Feijoada is a stew of beans with beef and pork, which is a typical Portuguese dish.
The name comes from feijão, Portuguese for "beans".
The basic ingredients of feijoada are beans with fresh pork or beef. In northwest Portugal,it is usually made with white beans; in the northeast, it is generally prepared with kidney beans, and includes other vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots, and cabbage. The stew is best prepared over low heat in a thick clay pot.
It is usually served with rice and assorted sausages, such as chouriço, morcela , farinheira, and others.