Polish Borscht Recipe

Name: Polish Borscht Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 or possibly 3 lbs. beef shank; 2 teaspoon onion, finely minced; 3 or possibly 4 whole allspice; 3 or possibly 4 black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 2 or possibly 3 carrots, sliced lengthwise & halved; 1 stalk celery, cut into 2 inch lengths; 2 cans beets, sliced; 1 pound carton lowfat sour cream; 1 tbsp. vinegar; 2 teaspoon sugar; Bowl of cool mashed potatoes

Servings: persons

2 or possibly 3 lbs. beef shank
2 teaspoon onion, finely minced
3 or possibly 4 whole allspice
3 or possibly 4 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 or possibly 3 carrots, sliced lengthwise & halved
1 stalk celery, cut into 2 inch lengths
2 cans beets, sliced
1 pound carton lowfat sour cream
1 tbsp. vinegar
2 teaspoon sugar
Bowl of cool mashed potatoes

1
Make a rich clear beef stock with beef shank covered with water and boiled.
2
Skim off all brown scum to produce a clear broth.
3
Add in onion, allspice, peppercorns and bay leaf.
4
Simmer about an hour till beef is tender.
5
Add in carrots and celery and continue to simmer gently till fork tender.
6
Add in beets and simmer 10 min.
7
Meanwhile, in a qt saucepan, blend lowfat sour cream, vinegar, and sugar.
8
Take 1/2 c. of warm beet soup and blend into cool lowfat sour cream mix.
9
Gradually continue to blend more of the warm beet soup into the lowfat sour cream mix till it is also warm.
10
Then combine.
11
Turn heat off and borscht is ready to serve.
12
Serve with cool mashed potatoes in soup bowls.
13
Noodles may be substituted for mashed potatoes and pcs of the beef shank eaten with this Polish soup.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 or possibly 3 lbs. beef shank, 2 teaspoon onion, finely minced, 3 or possibly 4 whole allspice, 3 or possibly 4 black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Polish Borscht Recipe 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!