Borscht with Meat

Borscht with Meat
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    10 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    51

A hearty and deeply flavorful Borscht, where tender beef and smoky bacon meld with sweet beets and savory sausage. This recipe embraces a slow simmer to unlock maximum flavor, resulting in a soup that’s both comforting and complex. The overnight rest allows the flavors to marry, creating a truly exceptional culinary experience. Serve with crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    15 g
  • Cholesterol
    93 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    14 g
  • Sodium
    1499 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    37 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Marinate Beets: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the grated beets with red wine vinegar and sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Store the remaining beets separately. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

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Recipe View Simmer Broth: Place beef chuck, water, bacon, salt, black peppercorns, parsley sprigs, marjoram, and dill seed in a Dutch oven or large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Partially cover and cook over medium heat until the beef is very tender (approximately 2 hours).

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Recipe View Add Vegetables and Sausage: Discard the parsley sprigs. Add the remaining 3 cups of grated beets, shredded cabbage, sliced leeks, chopped onion, and Polish sausage to the Dutch oven. Simmer, covered, over low heat for 30 minutes.

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Recipe View Final Touches: Remove the beef, bacon, and sausage from the soup. Cut them into bite-sized pieces (about 2-inch pieces). Return the meat mixture and the reserved marinated beet mixture to the Dutch oven. Heat through.

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Recipe View Serve: Sprinkle with fresh dill before serving. Offer sour cream as a garnish.

For an even richer flavor, consider using bone-in beef chuck or adding a beef bouillon cube to the broth.
Feel free to experiment with different types of sausage. Smoked kielbasa or even andouille sausage can add a unique twist.
Adjust the sweetness and acidity of the borscht to your liking by adding more sugar or vinegar.
If you prefer a smoother borscht, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before serving.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 17 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Kelley Bauch

    I added a bay leaf to the broth for extra depth of flavor, and it was fantastic!

  • Rigoberto Jacobson

    My family loved this! I substituted turkey kielbasa to make it a bit lighter.

  • Nasir Dibbert

    The instructions were very clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.

  • Retta Grant

    This recipe is amazing! The overnight marination of the beets really makes a difference.

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