Easy Brazilian Black Beans

Name: Easy Brazilian Black Beans
Prep time: 70 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brésilienne
Ingredients: 500 g (1 lb) dried black beans, good quality; 3 liters of water; 2 bay leaves; 6 to 8 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 calabrese or smoked sausage, sliced into rounds; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 beef or rib broth cube; Salt to taste

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 19, 2026

A hearty Brazilian-inspired dish of tender black beans simmered with smoky sausage and fragrant aromatics. Simple to make and packed with flavor, it's a budget-friendly weeknight staple the whole family will love.

Prep⏱️ 70 min

Servings👥 4 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

500 g (1 lb) dried black beans, good quality
3 liters of water
2 bay leaves
6 to 8 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 calabrese or smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 beef or rib broth cube
Salt to taste

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Directions

1
Rinse the black beans thoroughly under cold water and place them in a large container.
2
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil and pour it over the beans. Cover and soak for 30 minutes.
3
Transfer the beans with their soaking water to a pressure cooker. Add the remaining 2 liters of water and the bay leaves.
4
Seal the pressure cooker and cook under full pressure for 30 minutes.
5
Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté the onion and garlic until lightly golden.
6
Add the sausage rounds and cook, stirring frequently, until evenly browned.
7
Add the cooked beans, broth cube and salt. Stir well until the cube is fully dissolved.
8
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the broth is rich and flavorful.