Best 6 Beef And Bean Stew Cholent Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with our enticing collection of beef and bean stew cholent recipes. These traditional Jewish stews are brimming with rich flavors, tender beef, and a medley of beans, slowly simmered to perfection. Discover the classic cholent recipe, a Shabbat delight, featuring tender beef brisket, plump beans, and a symphony of spices. For a Moroccan twist, try the Moroccan cholent, where aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and cinnamon dance in harmony with beef and chickpeas.

Explore the Yemenite cholent, a fragrant blend of beef, beans, and unique spices like fenugreek and turmeric. If you prefer a vegetarian option, delight in the vegetarian cholent, a hearty stew packed with an array of beans, vegetables, and a tantalizing blend of herbs. Each recipe promises a unique taste experience, sure to warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the diverse flavors of beef and bean stew cholent, a testament to the richness of Jewish cuisine.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC CHOLENT



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Traditional Ashkenazic slow-cooked cholent is prepared before Shabbat with meat, potatoes, onions, barley, beans, and kishke.

Provided by Melinda Strauss

Categories     Main

Time 8h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 1. Place the onions and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. 2. 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. 3. 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.

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TRADITIONAL CHOLENT



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This traditional, slow-cooking stew is a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal that truly satisfies. It can be made overnight or in a just a few hour with our modified version. No matter how your prepare it, the meat and potatoes will turn out fork tender, savory, and delicious.

Provided by Jodi Luber

Categories     Main Dish

Time P1DT18m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3-4 lbs. Kosher chuck roast or brisket, cut into large pieces ((ask your butcher to cut it for you))
1 lb. dried lima beans
3 large onions, cut into chunks
4 tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 lbs. small potatoes, peeled
1 small bay leaf
2 tbsp. flour or corn starch
Kosher salt, pepper and paprika
boiling water to cover the meat

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight and drain next day. In a Dutch oven, brown onions in hot oil on medium heat. Remove onions and set aside.
  • Rub the meat with a combination of salt, pepper and paprika and then brown the meat in the same pot that you browned the onions.
  • While the onions were browning, in a separate pot, start to boil enough water to cover the meat.
  • When the meat is browned, add the lima beans, garlic, potatoes, and bay leaf, onions and mix together. Add the flour at the end. Pour boiling water over the mixture just to cover it. Cover the pot tightly and bring to a boil.
  • At this stage you can do one of two things: 1) If you wish to cook overnight to observe Sabbath guidelines of no cooking, heat oven to 400 degrees and set a rack to accommodate your Dutch Oven. Place Dutch oven into the oven and reduce heat to 250 and cook overnight until noon the next day, OR: 2) Continue to cook on the stove for 3-4 hours on low heat. You may need to add a little water now and then to maintain a gravy-like consistency with the meat (check the meat every hour or so), stirring occasionally.

CHOLENT



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This classic Jewish Shabbat dish can be started the evening before Shabbat and cooked overnight so it's ready (and hands-off) the day of. There are endless versions of the dish; this one features short ribs for celebratory richness and gets subtle sweetness from honey, tomato paste and carrots. We also add whole creamer potatoes, a variety that holds up well to long cooking and will absorb the delicious beef flavor. Although cholent can be cooked in a low oven or on a hot plate, using a slow cooker means the dish can simmer overnight and stay warm until you're ready to serve.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 18h40m

Yield 8 servings (about 13 cups of stew)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound dried great Northern beans (1 1/4 cups), picked through to remove any debris and rinsed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup red wine
2 medium yellow onions, diced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 pound small creamer potatoes
4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pearled barley
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup honey
4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a medium bowl and cover with a few inches of water. Refrigerate at least 8 hours.
  • Using the sear feature of your slow cooker, or a heavy pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef on both sides with salt and pepper. Sear the beef until deep golden brown on one side, 6 to 8 minutes. Turn and sear other side until golden brown, 4 to 6 more minutes. Remove the beef and set aside. Remove and discard excess oil. Add 1/4 cup of the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pan. Cook until mostly reduced, about 30 seconds.
  • If searing in the slow cooker, add the onions in one layer. Top with the potatoes, then the seared beef. If searing in a separate pan, place the onions in one layer on the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with the potatoes, then the beef, then pour in the reduced wine.
  • Top with the drained beans, then the carrots, garlic and barley. Whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup red wine, tomato paste and honey in a large glass measuring cup and add 2 cups water. Add the water mixture and the beef broth to the cooker. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours.
  • Stir in the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve.

CHOLENT



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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

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

FUNKY CHOLENT



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Cholent is a Saturday lunch standard in many Jewish homes. Every family has their signature cholent. This recipe took me twelve years to perfect, and includes secrets I learned from ten different families. Cholent is meant to be experimented with. Some interesting additions you may want to try are soy sauce, honey, Mrs. Dash®, paprika, or left-over beef gravy.

Provided by basg101

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 14h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound beef stew meat, cubed
5 large potatoes, cubed
1 sweet potato, cubed
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons dry onion soup mix
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
½ cup pearl barley

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the beef stew meat, and quickly brown the pieces on all sides. Stir in the potatoes, sweet potato, baked beans, ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, onion soup mix, seasoned salt, and steak seasoning, and pour in enough water to cover. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook on low heat until the beef is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the pearl barley, and transfer the stew to a slow cooker set on Low until the barley is tender, about 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 680.5 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

BEEF AND BEAN STEW



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A large bowl of this stew on a chilly autumn day will quickly warm you up. It's great with a thick slice of homemade bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2-1/2 to 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 cups water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, paprika, salt and cayenne. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown beef in 2 tablespoons oil. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. , In the same pan, saute onions in the remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the water, tomato paste, sage and thyme. Return beef to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours, stirring occasionally. , Add more water if needed. Stir in beans. Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until meat is tender.

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Tips:

  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot with a tight-fitting lid. This will help to create a flavorful stew by trapping the steam and allowing the flavors to meld together.
  • Brown the beef and vegetables before adding them to the pot. This will help to develop their flavor and give the stew a richer color.
  • Use a variety of beans in your stew. This will add texture and flavor to the dish.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread, rice, or potatoes.

Conclusion:

This beef and bean stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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