Tzimmes, Jewish Stew for Passover
Recipe type: Main Dish
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Serves: 4-5
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 pounds brisket, cut into 1½ inch cubes
  • 4 large carrots, chopped in large pieces
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped in large pieces
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped in large pieces
  • 1 lemon, sliced into thin wedges
  • 16 dried prunes
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 4-5 cups boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 - 1½ tablespoons of matzo flour (or all purpose, if you're not feeling traditional)
  • salt, freshly ground pepper, cinnamon to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet. Add onion and brisket, cooking until browned.
  3. Add carrots, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, lemon, prunes, and raisins.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together 2 cups boiling water, orange juice, and honey. Mix in flour to make a watery paste. Stir well and pour over meat and vegetables. Add more boiling water to almost cover the meat and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and bake for 2 hours. Remove lid and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Let cool for a couple minutes, taste and adjust salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
Recipe by Things I Made Today at https://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2014/04/15/tzimmes-jewish-stew-passover/