Borscht with Meat Recipe

Name: Borscht with Meat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 thick slices bacon, chopped; 1 pound boneless beef, preferably from the chuck or brisket, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 onions, chopped; 1 head of cabbage, preferably Savoy, cored and shredded; 3 beets, peeled and roughly chopped; 3 carrots, chopped; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 6 cups beef, chicken, or vegetable stock, preferably homemade (page 160 or 162), or water; 2 cups cooked or canned white beans, like navy or Great Northern, drained; 1 cup sour cream, optional; Salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 thick slices bacon, chopped
1 pound boneless beef, preferably from the chuck or brisket, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 onions, chopped
1 head of cabbage, preferably Savoy, cored and shredded
3 beets, peeled and roughly chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
6 cups beef, chicken, or vegetable stock, preferably homemade (page 160 or 162), or water
2 cups cooked or canned white beans, like navy or Great Northern, drained
1 cup sour cream, optional
Salt and black pepper to taste

1
Put the bacon in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole and turn the heat to medium.
2
When it begins to render its fat, turn the heat up a bit and add the beef.
3
Brown quickly, just 1 or 2 minutes per side.
4
Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Stir in the cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the beets, carrots, tomatoes, and stock.
7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 40 minutes, or until the meat and carrots are tender.
8
(You can prepare the borscht up to this point and let sit for a few hours or cover and refrigerate for up to a day before reheating and proceeding.)
9
Stir in the beans and sour cream if youre using it and heat through, stirring.
10
Taste and add salt and pepper as necessary, then serve with crusty bread.

1495

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

175

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 thick slices bacon, chopped, 1 pound boneless beef, preferably from the chuck or brisket, cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 onions, chopped, 1 head of cabbage, preferably Savoy, cored and shredded, and more.

Yes, Borscht with Meat 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.

Borscht with Meat

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