How to Make Borscht with Meat - A Step-by-Step Guide

Borscht is a classic Ukrainian soup that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is hearty, flavorful, and the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. This borscht recipe with meat is known for its rich and savory broth and tender chunks of beef, making it a satisfying meal that will warm you from the inside out.

The key to a delicious borscht with meat is using high-quality ingredients and taking the time to let the flavors develop. This recipe incorporates a variety of vegetables, in...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds beets, boiled and grated
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 pound lean beef chuck
  • 2 quarts water
  • ½ pound bacon
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 8 whole black peppercorns
  • 6 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
  • 2 teaspoons dill seed
  • 1 pound shredded cabbage
  • 2 leeks, sliced
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 2 pounds Polish sausage
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Combine 1/2 cup of the beets, the vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl; refrigerate, covered, overnight. Refrigerate remaining beets.
  • Place beef, water, bacon, salt, peppercorns, parsley sprigs, marjoram, and dill seeds (or basil leaves) in Dutch oven. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer, partially covered, over medium heat until beef is tender (about 2 hours).
  • Discard parsley sprigs. Add 3 cups beets, the cabbage, leeks, onions, carrot, and sausage; simmer, covered, over low heat 30 minutes.
  • To serve, remove beef, bacon, and sausage; cut into 2-inch pieces. Return meats and reserved beet mixture to Dutch oven. Sprinkle with snipped dill. Pass sour cream.
  • Nutrition

    482 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 1499mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 731mg