Old Amish Borscht Recipe

Name: Old Amish Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 - 2 lbs beef stew meat; 1 beef bone; 2 cups shredded cabbage; 2 cups potatoes, cut in 1-inch cubes; 2 cups beets, chopped; 2 cups cooked tomatoes (canned whole, stewed, or diced); 1/2 cup carrot, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 12 peppercorns; 2 tablespoons dill weed; 2 bay leaves; 2 -3 teaspoons sea salt; ½ cups water; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 1/2 - 2 lbs beef stew meat
1 beef bone
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups potatoes, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 cups beets, chopped
2 cups cooked tomatoes (canned whole, stewed, or diced)
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
12 peppercorns
2 tablespoons dill weed
2 bay leaves
2 -3 teaspoons sea salt
½ cups water
1 cup sour cream

1
Cut meat into 1.5-inch cubes.
2
Place meat in large stock pot, pour in enough water to cover, cover pot with lid, and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer, lid on, until meat is tender, perhaps 45-60 minutes.
3
While meat is cooking, chop vegetables and place into large mixing bowl(s). Note: beets can stain your hands and clothing, so be careful.
4
When the meat is tender, remove bone and spoon off any grease or marrow with ladle.
5
Add vegetables and spices.
6
Add enough liquid (water or broth) to total 12 cups, including what you cooked the meat inches.
7
Cover pot and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes, until vegetables are soft but not mushy.
8
Adjust seasonings if necessary.
9
Add a dollop of sour cream to each bowl when serving.

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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: 1 1/2 - 2 lbs beef stew meat, 1 beef bone, 2 cups shredded cabbage, 2 cups potatoes, cut in 1-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Old Amish Borscht 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.

Old Amish Borscht

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