Best Shabbat Chamin Cholent Meat And Potato Stew Recipes

CHOLENT

Cholent image

The overnight Jewish stew, cholent, is typically started on Friday afternoon and allowed to cook overnight to be eaten at noon on the Sabbath. It is a flavorful, comforting slurry of beef short ribs, beans, potatoes, onions, honey and smoked paprika. This version is made in a slow cooker so those observing Sabbath need not tend to it.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories dinner, main course

Time 15h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 to 1 pound boneless beef short ribs, cut in 1 1/2-inch chunks
Pepper, to taste
3/4 cup pearl barley
1/3 cup dried kidney beans
1/3 cup dried navy beans
1/3 cup dried cranberry beans
3 cups chicken or beef broth
2 tablespoons honey or molasses
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
Salt to taste

Steps:

Line the bottom of a slow cooker with the potatoes, the onion and then the short ribs, sprinkling the meat with pepper to taste.
Scatter the barley and the beans on top, then pour on the broth and the honey or molasses. Sprinkle with the paprika and salt to taste. Add enough water to cover all the ingredients. Cook on low for 12 to 15 hours, stirring occasionally (except during Shabbat, for those who observe it), adding more water if necessary. The longer the cholent cooks, the better it will be.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 308, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 585 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHABBAT CHAMIN / CHOLENT (MEAT AND POTATO STEW)

Shabbat Chamin / Cholent (Meat and Potato Stew) image

This is one of the most forgiving recipes you will find. It's hard to go wrong here. Observant Jews cannot cook on the Sabbath, and yet it has always been tradition to serve a hot meal on Saturday after returning from Synagogue. This is the heart of Jewish cooking - no finesse, no mess, no fanciness. Just a hearty meal that is economical, delicious, and will keep you full for an entire day! Enjoy!

Provided by AniSarit

Categories Stew

Time 12h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 -2 lb beef, cubed (do not use lean meat, chicken is a less acceptable substitute)
1 onion, chopped
6 medium potatoes, peeled (cut into halves only if extremely large, otherwise whole)
6 eggs, in shell
2 cups dried cranberry beans (not canned) or 2 cups lentils (not canned)
1/4 cup barley
15 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon hot paprika or 1 tablespoon cayenne
4 tablespoons instant chicken-style consomme soup and seasoning mix
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
kishke, wrapped in foil (also called stuffed derma)

Steps:

Combine all ingredient in a large crock pot (eggs on top), and add water to cover 1-2 inches above.
Cook on high for 2 hours, then reduce heat to low, and continue to cook overnight and into the daytime, for a total cooking time of approximately 12-14 hours (It will be ready to eat before 12 hours of cooking time, but tastes the best when cooked for a very long time)
Note: You can increase or decrease the amount of spices as per your liking. You can even add a dash of ginger and allspice. Avoid the urge to stir this - your potatoes will break into a mush.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1027.4, Fat 60, SaturatedFat 24.2, Cholesterol 260.9, Sodium 503.8, Carbohydrate 90.5, Fiber 17.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 32.6