Veselka-Style Ukrainian Borscht Recipe

Name: Veselka-Style Ukrainian Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole Medium To Large Beets; 1 teaspoon Butter; 1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil; 1/2 pounds Beef Stew Meat In 1/2 Inch Cubes; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Large Onion, Coarsely Chopped; 3 stalks Celery, Coarsely Chopped; 3 whole Medium Carrots, Coarsely Chopped; 4 cups Beef Stock; 2 cups Water; 1 cup Canned Diced Tomato And Liquid; 1/2 heads Cabbage (small); 1 can Large Lima Beans/Butter Beans (15 Oz), Rinsed And Drained; 1/3 cups White Vinegar, Or To Taste; 2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste; Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce, Or To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco, Or To Taste; Sour Cream; Fresh Dill

Servings: persons

3 whole Medium To Large Beets
1 teaspoon Butter
1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
1/2 pounds Beef Stew Meat In 1/2 Inch Cubes
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 whole Large Onion, Coarsely Chopped
3 stalks Celery, Coarsely Chopped
3 whole Medium Carrots, Coarsely Chopped
4 cups Beef Stock
2 cups Water
1 cup Canned Diced Tomato And Liquid
1/2 heads Cabbage (small)
1 can Large Lima Beans/Butter Beans (15 Oz), Rinsed And Drained
1/3 cups White Vinegar, Or To Taste
2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce, Or To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Tabasco, Or To Taste
Sour Cream
Fresh Dill

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Trim stalks and taproot from beets. Wash the beets and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake about 1 hour, until beets are tender and skin separates easily from the beet. Let cool. Peel beets and chop coarsely.
2
In a large pot, melt the butter and vegetable oil. Brown beef over medium to medium-high heat and add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. When the onions are just translucent, add the beets and saute another minute or so.
3
Add beef stock, water, and tomato. While mixture heats to a boil, slice the cabbage into 1/2 inch wide strips and add to pot. Simmer covered for 45 minutes to an hour, until everything is tender. 5-10 minutes before the soup is done, add the lima beans.
4
Season to taste with the Vinegar, Salt, Pepper, Worcestershire, and Tabasco. (The vinegar is really what makes this soup.)
5
Serve with sour cream and fresh dill.

962

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole Medium To Large Beets, 1 teaspoon Butter, 1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil, 1/2 pounds Beef Stew Meat In 1/2 Inch Cubes, and more.

Yes, Veselka-Style Ukrainian Borscht 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!

Veselka-Style Ukrainian Borscht

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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