Borshch Ukrainskii (Ukrainian Borscht) Recipe

Name: Borshch Ukrainskii (Ukrainian Borscht)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 qt. water; 2 qt. beef stock; 3 tbsp. sunflower oil; 2 cups beer; beet kvass; 2 lg. beets, peeled and julienned; 4 lb. beef chuck with bone; 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1/2 lb. smoked pork butt; 2 tbsp. butter (not margarine); 1 lg. carrot, scraped and diced; 1 md. onion, coarsely chopped; 1 head cabbage (sm.), shredded; 3 tbsp. tomato paste; 1-1/2 tbsp. salt; Black pepper, to taste; 4 tbsp. minced parsley; 1 cup potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 qt. water
2 qt. beef stock
3 tbsp. sunflower oil
2 cups beer
beet kvass
2 lg. beets, peeled and julienned
4 lb. beef chuck with bone
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 lb. smoked pork butt
2 tbsp. butter (not margarine)
1 lg. carrot, scraped and diced
1 md. onion, coarsely chopped
1 head cabbage (sm.), shredded
3 tbsp. tomato paste
1-1/2 tbsp. salt
Black pepper, to taste
4 tbsp. minced parsley
1 cup potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup sour cream

1
In a large stockpot bring the beef to a boil in 2-1/2 qt.
2
water with 1 tbsp.
3
of salt.
4
After 10 minutes of boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes more; then remove meat, cool and remove meat from bone and cube into 1/2-inch pieces.
5
In a large skillet heat the oil on medium heat.
6
Saute the onion, beets and carrot until they are soft.
7
Add the potato and butter, then cook for 2 minutes more.
8
In the meantime bring the beef stock, water and beer (or kvass) to a boil in the stockpot.
9
Add salt and pepper, vinegar, and meat.
10
Drain the beet-carrot-onion and potato mixture and add to stockpot.
11
Reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes.
12
Then add cabbage, tomato paste and pork butt.
13
Cook another 30 to 45 minutes.
14
Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
15
Refrigerate overnight; re-heat and serve.
16
A large dollop or two of sour cream in the soup is mandatory when served.
17
Allow each person to stir it in themselves.

1524

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

139

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 qt. water, 2 qt. beef stock, 3 tbsp. sunflower oil, 2 cups beer, and more.

Yes, Borshch Ukrainskii (Ukrainian Borscht) 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.

Borshch Ukrainskii (Ukrainian Borscht)

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