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Brisket, Potato & Leek Kugel

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 10 minsServings:10Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 10 minsServings:10

Active Time:35 mins

Active Time:

35 mins

Total Time:2 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

Servings:10

Servings:

10

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil2mediumleeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced, rinsed1largeshallot, thinly sliced3clovesgarlic, minced6sprigsfresh thyme, plus 2 tablespoons thyme leaves1teaspoonkosher salt, divided1teaspoonground pepper, divided3poundsrusset potatoes⅓cupall-purpose flour1cuplow-sodium beef broth5large eggs, lightly beaten2tablespoonsmatzo meal1tablespoonfinely chopped fresh rosemary2cupsshreddedBraised Brisket with Tomatoes & Onions2tablespoonsunsalted butter, cubed

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Ingredients

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

2mediumleeks, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced, rinsed

1largeshallot, thinly sliced

3clovesgarlic, minced

6sprigsfresh thyme, plus 2 tablespoons thyme leaves

1teaspoonkosher salt, divided

1teaspoonground pepper, divided

3poundsrusset potatoes

⅓cupall-purpose flour

1cuplow-sodium beef broth

5large eggs, lightly beaten

2tablespoonsmatzo meal

1tablespoonfinely chopped fresh rosemary

2cupsshreddedBraised Brisket with Tomatoes & Onions

2tablespoonsunsalted butter, cubed

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, shallot, garlic, thyme sprigs and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs and set the leek mixture aside to cool, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel potatoes and place in a bowl of cold water. Using a chef’s knife or mandoline, slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, returning them to the water as they’re sliced.

Place flour in a medium bowl and gradually pour in broth, whisking vigorously to prevent clumping. Whisk in eggs and matzo meal. Combine rosemary and thyme leaves in a small bowl.

Drain the potatoes and pat dry. Shingle a layer of them in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with one-third of the herb mixture and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover with half the leek mixture and 1 cup brisket. Repeat with a second layer of potatoes, another third of the herbs, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and the remaining leeks and brisket. Top with a final layer of potatoes and season with the remaining herbs and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top. Dot with butter. Cover loosely with foil.

Place the baking dish on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and continue to bake until the potatoes are golden-brown and fork-tender and the liquid has stopped bubbling from the inside, about 30 minutes more.

Transfer the baking dish to a rack to cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, December 2021

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)336Calories10gFat39gCarbs20gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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