**Beef Borscht: A Hearty and Flavorful Ukrainian Soup**
Beef borscht is a traditional Ukrainian soup that is known for its rich, flavorful broth, tender beef, and vibrant red color. This hearty soup is made with a variety of vegetables, including beets, cabbage, carrots, onions, and potatoes. It is typically served with a dollop of sour cream and a side of rye bread. In this article, we will provide two recipes for beef borscht: a classic recipe and a vegetarian version. Both recipes are easy to follow and will result in a delicious and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold winter day.
BORSCHT-BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS
I've never been a big fan of beets, but in certain things, like borscht, I love them. With that simple soup as an inspiration, I thought the flavors would work nicely with the rich, fatty short ribs, and they sure did.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rib Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Generously season short ribs with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat vegetable oil over high heat in a heavy pot. Brown short ribs on all sides until they are dark brown, about 6 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Add onions and continue cooking over high heat until onions go from golden to dark brown, about 8 minutes; this will make a richer, darker sauce. Stir flour into the onion mixture; cook for about 1 minute. Pour in broth; add bay leaf, beets, carrots, and celery. Bring pot to a simmer. Place browned short ribs in pot, evenly distributing them among the vegetables.
- Bake in preheated oven until meat is tender, about 2 hours. Transfer meat and vegetables to a serving platter.
- Bring sauce to a fast simmer over high heat until it is reduced by half and slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add more salt, if needed.
- Serve in bowls topped with a dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1470.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 264.9 mg, Fat 130 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 52.4 g, SaturatedFat 56.1 g, Sodium 2218.1 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
KYERA'S HEARTY BEEF BORSCHT
My friend's mom used to make 'garden' soup every Sunday. She would go through her fridge and any unused veggies would be thrown into the soup pot. This is my version; hearty, thick, and chock full of veggies. It is important to add the diced beets at the end to keep the color appealing. My daughter goes crazy for this soup; it is very tasty and filling, best served warm.
Provided by K. Lea
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht
Time 6h55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place oxtail, onions, carrots, cabbage, celery, barley, onion soup mix, dill, cinnamon, bay leaf, and water in a large slow cooker. Cook on low until meat is tender, about 5 hours.
- Remove meat and bones from slow cooker; cool on a plate until easily handled, about 10 minutes. Cut meat into small pieces; return meat to the soup and discard bones. Skim off any fat from soup; remove bay leaf.
- Stir beets and beet greens into soup; cook on low until beets are tender, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper; top each bowl with about 1 tablespoon sour cream to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 333.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
JEN'S BORSCHT WITH BEEF
This is how I like to make borscht for my family. It is very thick and satisfying on a cold winter night. Many people who are scared of beets enjoy my borscht because it has so many other flavors. For best flavor, top each bowl of borscht with a tablespoon of sour cream.
Provided by Kungfujen
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht
Time 5h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine soup bones and water in a large pot; bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer for 4 hours.
- Remove soup bones and meat from pot; set aside until cool enough to handle. Skim fat from the surface of the broth. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, beets, onion, garlic, salt, paprika, and ground black pepper to the broth. Bring broth again to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 1 hour more.
- Pick meat off soup bones and add back to soup. Discard bones and fat. Stir cabbage, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste into the soup. Continue cooking at a simmer until the cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2358.3 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
LOW-FAT BEEF, CABBAGE AND BEET BORSCHT
Make and share this Low-Fat Beef, Cabbage And Beet Borscht recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Lemon
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Coat a large pot with nonstick spray.
- Crumble the beef into the pot.
- Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Line a platter with several thicknesses of paper towels.
- Transfer the beef to the plate and drain well.
- Wipe out the pot with a paper towel.
- Add the garlic, onions and cabbage.
- Saute over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until the cabbage is softened; if needed, add a few tablespoons water to the pot to prevent sticking.
- Add the beef, tomatoes, water, beets, lemon juice and brown sugar.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cover, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes, or until the beets are tender.
BEEF BORSCHT
Steps:
- Sweat 1/2 head chopped cabbage and 2 each chopped celery stalks, leeks, carrots and parsnips in oil. Add thyme, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, a bay leaf and 10 cups beef broth; simmer 30 minutes. Add 4 diced roasted beets and 2 cups shredded cooked beef; simmer 15 minutes. Top with sour cream and dill.
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BORSCHT WITH ROAST BEEF TOASTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the scallions and potato and cook until the scallions begin to wilt, about 2 minutes. Stir in the beef broth. Pour the beet juices into a measuring cup and add enough water to make 2 1/2 cups. Add to the pot; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the potato is just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the sour cream and horseradish in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Toast the bread until crisp. Brush the bread lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir the vinegar and cubed beets into the soup; simmer until the beets are heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the dill.
- Spread half of the horseradish sour cream on the toasts and top with the roast beef. Sprinkle with dill and season with salt and pepper. Divide the soup among bowls and top with the remaining horseradish sour cream and more dill. Serve with the roast beef toasts.
BEEF AND BEET BORSCHT
It was this soup that started my lifelong love of adding sour cream to things. The way the tangy, rich cream melts into the hot, beefy broth is a wonder to behold.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Borscht
Time 4h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook beef shank in a large soup pot over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes per side; add water, onion, carrots, celery, and bay leaf to the pot, bring to a simmer and cook until meat is tender and falling off the bone, about 4 hours. Strain broth and discard solids.
- Combine beef broth, beets, and cabbage in a large soup pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve garnished with sour cream and dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 95.7 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your borscht a more complex flavor. Some good options include beets, cabbage, carrots, onions, and potatoes.
- Roast the beets before adding them to the soup. This will help to concentrate their flavor.
- Use a good quality beef broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
- Add some sour cream or yogurt to your borscht before serving. This will give it a creamy, tangy flavor.
- Serve borscht with a side of bread or dumplings. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Beef borscht is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very versatile dish, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you like your borscht with lots of vegetables, or you prefer a more meaty version, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting soup, give beef borscht a try. You won't be disappointed!
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