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Classic Cholent

Classic Cholent

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
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Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 yellow onions chopped                 
  • 2 small potatoes cubed
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat cubed
  • 2-4 marrow bones optional
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1/2 cup kidney beans
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 kishka optional
  • 3-4 cups of water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the onions and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Top with the beef stew meat and marrow bones. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper. Add the barley and kidney beans, then sprinkle on the paprika, cumin, turmeric and chili powder.
  • Drizzle the top of the cholent with honey, top with the kishka, then pour the water over the top to cover the beans. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat overnight, or for at least 8 hours.