Basic Cholent Recipe

Name: Basic Cholent Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. Medium barley; 1/2 c. Small white beans; 1/2 c. Red kidney beans; 6 sm Red potatoes; 1 1/2 lb Stew meat, cut into chunks; 5 x Beef marrow or possibly neck bones (I consider this optional) (up to 6); 1 x Onion, minced fine; 2 x Cloves garlic, minced fine or possibly put through a press; 2 Tbsp. Oil Cool water; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 c. Medium barley
1/2 c. Small white beans
1/2 c. Red kidney beans
6 sm Red potatoes
1 1/2 lb Stew meat, cut into chunks
5 x Beef marrow or possibly neck bones (I consider this optional) (up to 6)
1 x Onion, minced fine
2 x Cloves garlic, minced fine or possibly put through a press
2 Tbsp. Oil Cool water
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black pepper

1
Brown meat and onions in oil in saucepan, or possibly place meat and onions beneath oven broiler for a few min.
2
Rinse barley in a sieve under cool running water.
3
Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly.
4
Peel potatoes (I do not) and cut into rounds.
5
Add in barley, beans, potatoes, bones and garlic to meat and onions in the saucepan.
6
Add in 6-7 c. of cool water, or possibly sufficient to cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
7
Season with salt and pepper and simmer for one hour.
8
Skim froth as it rises to the surface.
9
Place the cholent in a preheated low oven (200-250 degrees F) and let it heat till the following day.
10
A few hrs before lunch check the cholent.
11
If it is too moist, uncover it and leave it in the oven to dry.
12
This also works great with a clay pot, or possibly in a slow cooker.

659

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. Medium barley, 1/2 c. Small white beans, 1/2 c. Red kidney beans, 6 sm Red potatoes, and more.

Yes, Basic Cholent Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!