Kosher Cholent

Cholent is a staple food in many homes for Saturday lunch. This very filling and hearty dish needs to stew for a minimum of 10 to 15 hours. Prepare it in a crock-pot and cook on low until the next morning.
Course Brunch
Cuisine Continental
Servings 8 servings
Calories 5192.22 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 onions, quartered
  • 4 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
  • 64 ounce(s) chuck roast, cut into large chunks
  • 1 dry kidney beans
  • 1 cup(s) dried pinto beans
  • 1 cup(s) pearl barley
  • 5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into thirds
  • 2 pkg. of dry onion and mushroom soup mix
  • 2 tablespoon(s) garlic powder
  • 1 dash(es) salt, to taste
  • 1 dash(es) pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large oven safe pot or roasting pan, sautE onions in oil over medium heat.
  • Add meat, and brown well on all sides.
  • Mix in beans; stir continuously until the beans start to shrivel.
  • Stir in the barley.
  • Add potatoes, and add just enough boiling water to cover the meat and potatoes.
  • Mix in dry soup mix and garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer partially covered for 20 minutes on stovetop.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
  • Cover pot tightly, and place in preheated oven.
  • Allow cooking overnight for at least 10 to 15 hours.
  • Check periodically to make sure you have enough liquid to cover; add small amounts of water if needed.
  • Do not stir; stirring will break up the chunks of potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 5192.22kcalCarbohydrates: 555.9gProtein: 487.4gFat: 118.62gSaturated Fat: 29.11gCholesterol: 1120mgSodium: 1694.41mgFiber: 113.82gSugar: 33.25g
Keyword Beef, Kosher, Potato
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