Feijoada: Rice and Beans Brazilian Style with Meat

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1. 1Step 1: The night before, pick through the beans to remove any particles, then rinse with water in a strainer. Place beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight. When ready to cook, drain the beans.
2. 2Step 2: Put the garlic, onion, and cilantro with 1-2 tablespoons water in a food processor and purée until minced.
3. 3Step 3: Slice the sausages. Cut the sirloin into cubes if not already done, and season with salt and black pepper.
4. 4Step 4: In a dutch oven or large skillet, add the sliced sausage to sear and render fat. Cook for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to the slow cooker. Add the beef cubes to the pan and sear all sides. Add a cup of water to the pan and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom. Pour the beef and liquid into the slow cooker.
5. 5Step 5: To the slow cooker with the meat, add the onion-garlic-cilantro mixture, drained black beans, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour in enough broth to cover the beans, about 4-5 cups.
6. 6Step 6: Set for 8-10 hours, depending on your schedule.
7. 7Step 7: While the black beans are cooking, when you are getting ready to eat, make the rice according to package instructions. Or make Brazilian Rice. Scoop beans over rice and enjoy as a main dish or a side to steak or sausage.