Hefty Borscht Recipe

Name: Hefty Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 pounds short ribs with bone, in 6 pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped fennel bulb; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 cups sliced red cabbage; Salt; freshly ground black pepper; 3 medium-size beets, peeled, in 1-inch dice; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 2 bay leaves; 6 cups beef stock; Sour cream or plain yogurt; boiled potatoes, for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 pounds short ribs with bone, in 6 pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fennel bulb
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 cups sliced red cabbage
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 medium-size beets, peeled, in 1-inch dice
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2 bay leaves
6 cups beef stock
Sour cream or plain yogurt
boiled potatoes, for serving

1
Heat oil in a 4-quart pot with a cover.
2
Add short ribs and brown on all sides, then transfer to a plate.
3
Pour off all but a film of fat from pan.
4
Add onion, fennel and garlic and saute on medium until soft.
5
Add cabbage, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until cabbage starts to wilt.
6
Add beets, tomato paste, vinegar and celery seed.
7
Stir.
8
Return meat to pot.
9
Add bay leaves and stock, adjust heat to a simmer.
10
Cover and cook 1 1/2 hours, until meat is fork tender.
11
Remove meat.
12
Cut out bones and gristle and discard.
13
Dice meat and return to pot.
14
Reheat, check seasoning, and serve with sour cream or yogurt and potatoes on the side.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 1/2 pounds short ribs with bone, in 6 pieces, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 cup chopped fennel bulb, and more.

Yes, Hefty 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hefty Borscht

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