Beet & Cabbage Borsch Recipe

Name: Beet & Cabbage Borsch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 small beets, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 lb lean stewing beef, cubed; 6 cups homemade beef stock; 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced; 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 1/2 medium cabbage, grated; 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 clove garlic; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, more to taste; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 small beets, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 lb lean stewing beef, cubed
6 cups homemade beef stock
1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 medium cabbage, grated
1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, more to taste
salt and pepper

1
Brown beef in oil in a large pot.
2
Add beets, onions.
3
Add beef stock.
4
Bring to boil and then reduce heat to simmer about 30 minutes.
5
Add the carrots, potatoes, celery and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
6
Add cabbage and cook until just tender.
7
Add tomatoes and garlic and heat through.
8
Add lemon juice, salt and pepper.
9
The soup is perfect when the sweet taste of the beets is slightly altered by the sour taste of the lemon juice.
10
Garnish with sour cream and a sprinkling of fresh dill.

207

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 small beets, peeled and thinly sliced, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 lb lean stewing beef, cubed, 6 cups homemade beef stock, and more.

Yes, Beet & Cabbage Borsch falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beet & Cabbage Borsch

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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