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This Bukharian Jewish Meaty Rice Dish Is the Crockpot Meal You Need

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4.1 from 8 reviews

This slow-cooked, hearty rice and brisket is a family favorite that will warm you up even on the coldest winter days.

  • Total Time: 10-12 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Units
  • 2 lb brisket, excess fat trimmed
  • 1 24 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 12 russet potatoes, whole with skin on, rinsed and scrubbed.
  • 2 cups round, short-grain rice (often sold in the Asian aisles)
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 eggs, rinsed

Instructions

  1. Fill a medium sized pot halfway full with water. Bring to a boil.
  2. Cut the brisket in 1” size pieces, and place in the boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Line the slow cooker with a plastic, disposable liner (optional).
  4. Add the partially cooked meat, along with the chopped onion, canned tomatoes, grated Granny Smith apple, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika to the slow cooker.
  5. Rinse the rice well, until the water runs clear, then add it to the pot.
  6. Cover the ingredients with the water, then nestle in the whole potatoes. Place the eggs in a slow cooker bag (optional, or just nestle them in-between the potatoes), and add them to the pot.
  7. Cook on low for 10-12 hours.
  8. Check in the morning and add more water if it seems dry.
  9. Add another large squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Serve with prepared tahini, Israeli chopped salad and challah.

Notes

I prefer to use a crockpot liner (optional) for easy clean-up with this dish. They are plastic, and disposable and a huge time saver during clean up.

  • Author: LeAnne Shor
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 hours
  • Category: Stew
  • Method: Crockpot
  • Cuisine: Bukharian