Easy Borscht with Tender Beef Recipe

Name: Easy Borscht with Tender Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams Beef shank; 1 whole head Cabbage; 2 Onions; 1 Carrot; 2 Potatoes; 2 can Canned tomatoes; 10 tbsp Ketchup; 3 tbsp Japanese Worcestershire-style sauce; 1 tbsp Okonomiyaki sauce; 1 tbsp Dashi soy sauce (soy sauce premixed with dashi); 50 ml Red wine; 2 packets Soup stock; 1 Salt and pepper; 1 Sour cream, optional

Servings: persons

500 grams Beef shank
1 whole head Cabbage
2 Onions
1 Carrot
2 Potatoes
2 can Canned tomatoes
10 tbsp Ketchup
3 tbsp Japanese Worcestershire-style sauce
1 tbsp Okonomiyaki sauce
1 tbsp Dashi soy sauce (soy sauce premixed with dashi)
50 ml Red wine
2 packets Soup stock
1 Salt and pepper
1 Sour cream, optional

1
Cut the beef into large pieces and wash several times in water.
2
By washing the beef the soup won't become cloudy.
3
Put the beef in cold water and bring to a boil.
4
Skim off the scum, and drain into a colander or sieve.
5
These are the vegetables.
6
We eat up all this cabbage.
7
Cut into bite-sized pieces.
8
Saute the onion and carrot in olive oil.
9
When the onion is transparent add the canned tomatoes and the ingredients.
10
Add the beef and the ingredients, and simmer for a while, less than 30 minutes.
11
When the soup is a little bit thickened, add the potatoes, and then mound the cabbage on top.
12
Cover with a lid.
13
After a while it looks like this.
14
Season with salt and pepper, and it's done.
15
Baguettes and wine are a must with this.

563

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams Beef shank, 1 whole head Cabbage, 2 Onions, 1 Carrot, and more.

Yes, Easy Borscht with Tender Beef falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Easy Borscht with Tender Beef

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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