Brazil / Side
Feijão Tropeiro (Brazilian Beans and Sausage)
Feijao tropeiro is a traditional side dish in many parts of Brazil.
Ingredients
- pinto beans2 lb
- sausages, your choice; mild Italian is good in this dish2 lb
- garlic2 clove
- onion, small; yellow2
- bacon, slab1/2 lb
- egg, hard boiled4
- green onions, chopped1 bunch
- collard greens1 bunch
- olive oil2 tbsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 9 steps
Prepare beans according to their package. Drain and set aside to cool.
In large pan, cook bacon and sausage. Remove sausage and bacon.
Slice sausage into 1 inch-thick pieces.
In the pan with bacon grease, sauté white onion and garlic.
Slice collard green into small (⅛-inch) strips.
Mix all ingredients except hard-boiled eggs in large bowl using a wooden spoon.
Drizzle with olive oil and stir gently.
Garnish with sliced boiled eggs.
Serve hot or cold.





