Ukrainian Borsch With Pyrizhky (Pyrohy) (Piroshki)

Name: Ukrainian Borsch With Pyrizhky (Pyrohy) (Piroshki)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BORSCH; 4 lbs shin beef; 1 large soup bone, with marrow; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 quarts water; 1 (1 lb) can tomatoes, undrained; 1 medium onion, peeled, quartered; 1 stalk celery, cut up; 3 parsley sprigs; 10 whole black bell peppers; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups coarsely shredded cabbage (1 lb); 1 1/2 cups thickly sliced pared carrots (4 medium); 1 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 3 teaspoons dried dill; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 (1 lb) can julienne beet, undrained; sour cream; snipped fresh dill or dill weed; FOR THE PYRIZHKY; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen patty shells; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped cooked beef; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; 1 egg yolk

Servings: persons

FOR THE BORSCH
4 lbs shin beef
1 large soup bone, with marrow
1 tablespoon salt
2 quarts water
1 (1 lb) can tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, peeled, quartered
1 stalk celery, cut up
3 parsley sprigs
10 whole black bell peppers
2 bay leaves
3 cups coarsely shredded cabbage (1 lb)
1 1/2 cups thickly sliced pared carrots (4 medium)
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 3 teaspoons dried dill
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (1 lb) can julienne beet, undrained
sour cream
snipped fresh dill or dill weed
FOR THE PYRIZHKY
1 (10 ounce) package frozen patty shells
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped cooked beef
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

1
Day before: In 8-quart kettle, place beef, marrowbone, 1 Tablespoon salt and 2 quarts water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 hour. Add tomatoes, quartered onion, celery, parsley, black peppers and bay leaves; simmer, covered, 2 hours.
2
Remove from heat. Lift out beef. Discard marrowbone. Strain soup in colander. (There should be 9 or 10 cups.) Return soup and beef to kettle. Add cabbage, carrot, chopped onion, 2 Tablespoons fresh dill, the vinegar, sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; bring to boiling.
3
Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30 minutes, or until beef and vegetables are tender. Refrigerate overnight. Next day, skim off fat. Remove beef; cut into 1-inch cubes; coarsely chop 1 1/4 cups of the meat for the pyrizhky; return rest to soup along with beets. Makes 3 1/2 quarts.
4
FOR THE PYRIZHKY: Remove patty shells from package; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes to soften.
5
Meanwhile, in hot butter in small skillet, saute onion 2 minutes. Add 3 Tablespoons sour cream, the 1 1/4 cup chopped beef, dill, salt, pepper; mix well; reserve and cool.
6
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F On lightly floured pastry cloth, roll EACH patty shell to make oblong 8 by 5 inches; cut in HALF crosswise. Spread a rounded tablespoon of filling on half of EACH piece. Fold other half over filling; crimp edges to seal; cut slits in top.
7
Place on cookie sheet lined with heavy brown paper or parchment paper. Brush with egg yolk beaten with 1 Tablespoon water. Bake 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Makes 12.
8
Meanwhile, heat soup gently to boiling. Serve with sour cream, dill and the warm pyrizhky.

1657

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

148

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 31 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BORSCH, 4 lbs shin beef, 1 large soup bone, with marrow, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian Borsch With Pyrizhky (Pyrohy) (Piroshki) 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.

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