Best Beef Borscht Recipe 🥣 • A Tasty Twist on a Classic! 😋🥇 - Episode 663

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add beef, browning on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add bay leaves and reduce heat to simmer for 1 hour, skimming any foam.

In the meantime, peel and dice beets, carrots, and potatoes.

After an hour, add diced beets, carrots, and potatoes to the pot.

Continue to simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir in shredded cabbage and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill and a dollop of sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens