Jellied Beet Borscht Recipe

Name: Jellied Beet Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound beets; 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 envelopes gelatin, unflavored unflavored; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 cups cabbage shredded; ⅓ cup cucumbers chopped; 1/4 cup dill weed minced fresh; 2 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped; 1 tablespoon horseradish

Servings: persons

3/4 pound beets
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1 1/2 cups water
2 envelopes gelatin, unflavored unflavored
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups cabbage shredded
⅓ cup cucumbers chopped
1/4 cup dill weed minced fresh
2 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped
1 tablespoon horseradish

1
Leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets.
2
Scrub with vegetable brush.
3
Place beets in a saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil.
4
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 35 to 40 min.
5
or until tender.
6
Drain, reserving 2 cup liquid.
7
Rinse beets under cold water and drain again.
8
Trim off beet roots and stems, and rub off skins; shred beets and set aside.
9
Combine beef granules and water in a medium saucepan.
10
Sprinkle gelatin over bouillon; let stand 1 min.
11
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves.
12
Stir in reserved liquid, lemon juice and vinegar.
13
Chill 1 1/2 hours or until the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
14
Combine reserved beets, cabbage, cucumber, dill, green onions and horseradish in medium bowl.
15
Stir in gelatin and spoon into a 6 cup mold coated with cooking spray.
16
Chill until firm.

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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: 3/4 pound beets, 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 envelopes gelatin, unflavored unflavored, and more.

Yes, Jellied Beet 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.

Jellied Beet Borscht

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