My Own Borscht Recipe

Name: My Own Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 6 -8 cups water; 1 large white onion, thickly sliced; 1 large beet, cut into strips; 4 inches fresh ginger, cut into thin strips; 1 cup barley (or brown rice); 2 carrots, diced finely; 1 cup spinach, chopped; 1 stalk lemongrass, minced (optional); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 teaspoon celery salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dill; 1 tablespoon basil (fresh basil for garnish); 1 lemon, juiced; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
6 -8 cups water
1 large white onion, thickly sliced
1 large beet, cut into strips
4 inches fresh ginger, cut into thin strips
1 cup barley (or brown rice)
2 carrots, diced finely
1 cup spinach, chopped
1 stalk lemongrass, minced (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dill
1 tablespoon basil (fresh basil for garnish)
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup sour cream

1
Place beef, water, onion, beet, ginger, barley or rice, lemon grass, garlic, salts, pepper, dill in large pot and bring to boil, stir and cover.
2
Bring down heat to medium or medium high, stirring occasionally.
3
Cook until everything done and tender, about 45 minutes.
4
Taste and add more seasonings if needed.
5
Add carrots, cook another five minutes.
6
Remove from heat and pour into bowls.
7
Add lemon juice to taste.
8
Top with fresh spinach, basil and a dab of sour cream.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 6 -8 cups water, 1 large white onion, thickly sliced, 1 large beet, cut into strips, and more.

Yes, My Own 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.

My Own Borscht

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