Gus'S Borch Recipe

Name: Gus'S Borch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil; 2 pounds beef stew meat cut in 3/4-inch cubes; 4 bay leaves; 2 quarts of beef stock; 2 large onions chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks of celery, diced; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 8 medium-size fresh beets, boiled skinned and shredded; 2 cups of shredded cabbage; 1 small can of tomato paste; Juice of 1 or 2 fresh lemons; 1 handful of fresh dill, minced; 1 handful fresh parsley, minced; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

3 Tbsp olive oil
2 pounds beef stew meat cut in 3/4-inch cubes
4 bay leaves
2 quarts of beef stock
2 large onions chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks of celery, diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
8 medium-size fresh beets, boiled skinned and shredded
2 cups of shredded cabbage
1 small can of tomato paste
Juice of 1 or 2 fresh lemons
1 handful of fresh dill, minced
1 handful fresh parsley, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Sour cream (optional)

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1) In a large pot, heat the oil on high for 30 seconds add the beef cubes and bay leaves. Saute until golden brown. Pour in the stock and reduce the heat.
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2) Add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Simmer on low for 2 hours, or until the meat is meltingly tender, making sure the soup never boils. Add the beets and cabbage during the last half of cooking.
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3) Spoon in the tomato paste and sprinkle with lemon juice. Add a little hot water if the soup is too thick. Stir in the dill and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, if desired

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbsp olive oil, 2 pounds beef stew meat cut in 3/4-inch cubes, 4 bay leaves, 2 quarts of beef stock, and more.

Yes, Gus'S Borch 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.

Gus'S Borch

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