Slow Cooker Borscht Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb top sirloin steak (cut into 1/2-inch bits); 4 medium beets, peeled and chopped; 28 ounces large can diced tomatoes (28 oz); 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 cup baby carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups shredded green cabbage; 2 -4 cups beef broth; 6 ounces tomato paste (6 oz); 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 16 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream, 2 tablespoons sour cream per person to serve reduced fat

Servings: persons

1 lb top sirloin steak (cut into 1/2-inch bits)
4 medium beets, peeled and chopped
28 ounces large can diced tomatoes (28 oz)
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup baby carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups shredded green cabbage
2 -4 cups beef broth
6 ounces tomato paste (6 oz)
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 bay leaf
16 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream, 2 tablespoons sour cream per person to serve reduced fat

1
Combine the beef and all the chopped vegetables except the cabbage in your slow cooker. You're going to need a BIG oval one; if you have a smaller crock pot, you'll need to adjust the recipe accordingly.
2
Combine 2 cups of the beef broth with the tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, parsley, salt, dill weed, pepper, and bay leaf. Mix to combine, then pour over the vegetable/beef mix.
3
If the vegetable/beef mix is not completely covered by the liquid, top off with the extra beef broth until they are.
4
Cover and cook on the low heat setting for 8 and 1/2 hours. You can cheat and use high heat for 4 hours if you're in a hurry, but don't expect it to be as good.
5
When the 8 and 1/2 hours are up, turn your cooker onto high heat and add the shredded cabbage. Cover again and cook on high for 30 minutes to an hour depending upon how soft you like your cabbage.
6
Remove the bay leaf. Ladle into a bowl and garnish with two tablespoons of sour cream.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb top sirloin steak (cut into 1/2-inch bits), 4 medium beets, peeled and chopped, 28 ounces large can diced tomatoes (28 oz), 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow Cooker Borscht

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