Old-Fashioned Sweet And Sour Beef Borscht And Cabba

Name: Old-Fashioned Sweet And Sour Beef Borscht And Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 lb. beef short ribs, trimmed of fat; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 c. thinly sliced carrots; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 qt. water; 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes with added puree; 1 small head green cabbage; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 tsp. pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 1/4 c. packed brown sugar; 1 (8 oz.) can julienne cut beets, drained; 8 gingersnaps, crushed

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 lb. beef short ribs, trimmed of fat
2 medium onions, chopped
2 c. thinly sliced carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 qt. water
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes with added puree
1 small head green cabbage
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 (8 oz.) can julienne cut beets, drained
8 gingersnaps, crushed

1
In a large soup kettle or 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over high heat until hot.
2
Add beef and cook over high heat, turning, until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
3
Add onions and carrots and cook, stirring often, over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, until onions are golden brown.
4
Stir in garlic.
5
Add water; heat to boiling over high heat.
6
Skim off any residue that rises to the surface of the soup.
7
Stir in tomatoes.
8
Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour.
9
Add cabbage, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Simmer 1 hour longer.
10
Discard bay leaf.
11
Add lemon juice, brown sugar and drained beets.
12
Cook over low heat 15 minutes.
13
Stir in crushed gingersnaps.
14
Remove ribs with slotted spoon.
15
Cut meat into small pieces; discard bones.
16
Return to soup.
17
Taste and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 2 lb. beef short ribs, trimmed of fat, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 c. thinly sliced carrots, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Sweet And Sour Beef Borscht And Cabbage 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.

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Old-Fashioned Sweet And Sour Beef Borscht And Cabbage

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