Why do Jews eat "cholent" (a stew of beans, potatoes, meat etc.) on the Shabbat?
AskTheRabbi.org answered:
To show belief in the Oral Tradition
Although the Torah forbids lighting a fire on Shabbat, the Oral Law permits having a fire remain burning on Shabbat; unlike the Karaites who forbade any fire on Shabbat and only ate cold food.
