Russian Beef Borscht Recipe Recipe

Name: Russian Beef Borscht Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs. beef tenderloin or possibly sirloin steak, cut up; 5 to 6 c. water; 1 tbsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. shredded beets; 3/4 c. shredded carrots; 2 turnips, finely minced; 1 med. onion; 2 tbsp. tomato puree; 2 tbsp. vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tbsp. butter; 1/2 sm. head cabbage, shredded; Grnd black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 c. lowfat sour cream

Servings: persons

2 lbs. beef tenderloin or possibly sirloin steak, cut up
5 to 6 c. water
1 tbsp. salt
1 1/2 c. shredded beets
3/4 c. shredded carrots
2 turnips, finely minced
1 med. onion
2 tbsp. tomato puree
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 sm. head cabbage, shredded
Grnd black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 c. lowfat sour cream

1
Simmer the beef in salted water till tender, about 1 1/2 hrs.
2
Meanwhile, in large saucepan, simmer the beets, carrots, turnips, onion, tomato puree, vinegar, sugar and butter for 15 min.
3
Stir frequently and cover when not stirring.
4
Add in cabbage and cook 10 min longer.
5
Add in the vegetable mix, pepper and bay leaves to the meat and the broth.
6
Adjust seasonings, cook till tender.
7
Add in more vinegar if you like.
8
Before serving, add in lowfat sour cream to taste.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs. beef tenderloin or possibly sirloin steak, cut up, 5 to 6 c. water, 1 tbsp. salt, 1 1/2 c. shredded beets, and more.

Yes, Russian Beef 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.

Russian Beef Borscht Recipe

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