Classic Chulent

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 2
Classic Chulent Recipe for Hearty Shabbat Meal
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

36 hours

Ready In

36 hours 20 min

Level

Very Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 pound cubed beef brisket
6 potatoes , diced
1/4 cup dry kidney beans
1/2 cup barley
1 onion , chopped
2 cloves garlic , minced
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon barbeque sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon onion soup mix
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
455
Sugar
7g
Fat
28g
Chulent is a Jewish dish that originated in Eastern Europe; it is typically eaten on the Jewish day of rest (Shabbat), where the meal is slow-cooked overnight between Friday and Saturday. Chulent translates to 'warmed' in Yiddish and is a hearty and comforting meal that can be customized according to family preferences and ingredients on hand. This Classic Chulent recipe is a meat-lover's staple, featuring cubed beef brisket, potatoes, barley, soaked kidney beans, and aromatic spices slow-cooked to extract the maximum depth of flavor.

Instructions

1.Soak the beans overnight in cold water.
2.On the day of cooking, begin by preheating the oven to 250°F and selecting a large pot with a lid that is oven safe.
3.In the pot, combine the beef, potatoes, soaked beans, and barley.
4.Add enough water to just cover the ingredients, stirring in onion, garlic, honey, ketchup, barbeque sauce, soy sauce, onion soup mix, salt, pepper and paprika. Cover pot with the lid.
5.Place the pot in the oven, and cook on low heat for 24-36 hours until the Chulent is rich, thick, and filled with flavor. Check occasionally to ensure there is still enough moisture. Add a little bit of water if it appears the liquid is evaporating rapidly.
6.Once cooking is complete, let it sit so the flavors meld. Serve it hot with a side of bread, with a spritz of hot sauce for enhanced flavor.

PROS

Filling and comforting, Chulent is the perfect winter meal that is perfect for a large family gathering or Shabbat dinner.

Slow-cooking it allows for layers of depth in flavor.
This dish is made with a variety of wholesome ingredients that pack a punch of nutrition and satisfy hunger.

CONS

It takes long hours to prepare the dish and requires patience while baking.

The dish is not suitable for vegetarians and has high calorie and sodium content, which should be kept in mind while monitoring the diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is full of nutrition, packed with protein from beef and kidney beans, and boasts many vitamins and minerals from the added vegetables like onions and potatoes.
The beans are also a great source of fiber, which supports heart health.

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