Borsch

Name: Borsch
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed; 10 cups water; 2 cups red beets, grated; 1 cup carrots, grated; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 3 cups green cabbage, shredded; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

A traditional beet broth soup with tender beef chuck, shredded cabbage, and aromatic root vegetables.

110 minMediumServes 6310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
10 cups water
2 cups red beets, grated
1 cup carrots, grated
1 cup yellow onion, diced
2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
3 cups green cabbage, shredded
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1

In a large pot, bring 10 cups water and 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck roast to a boil, then simmer for 50 minutes until meat internal temperature reaches 190°F and tender.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté 1 cup diced yellow onion and 1 cup grated carrots for 5 minutes.
3

Stir 2 cups grated red beets, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 2 tbsp lemon juice into the skillet and cook for 10 minutes.
4

Add 2 cups cubed Yukon Gold potatoes and 3 cups shredded green cabbage to the simmering broth and cook for 15 minutes.
5

Transfer cooked vegetables from skillet into the pot with 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 5 minutes.
6

Garnish soup with 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill before serving.

Questions

How long does Borsch keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Borsch?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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