How to Make Funky Cholent - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cholent, also known as Hamin or Dafina, is a traditional Jewish stew that is typically enjoyed on the Sabbath, when cooking is not allowed. This slow-cooked dish has deep roots in Jewish cuisine and is often made with a combination of meat, potatoes, beans, and barley. However, this recipe for Funky Cholent puts a modern twist on the classic dish, incorporating bold flavors and unexpected ingredients to create a truly unique and delicious stew.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 13 hrs 40 mins
  • Total Time: 14 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    464 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 681mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1383mg