How to Make Slow Cooker Borscht - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says comfort food quite like a steaming bowl of borscht. This traditional Eastern European soup is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for chilly days. With its deep red color and rich flavor, borscht is a beloved staple in many households, and it's no wonder why.

While borscht can be made using a variety of ingredients, one of the easiest and most convenient ways to prepare it is in a slow cooker. This method allows all of the flavors to meld together over several hou...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4 beets, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup baby carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth, or more
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup sour cream, as garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 9 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place beef, beets, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker. Whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, dill weed, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over the beef and vegetables, adding more broth to cover as needed.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 8 1/2 hours, or High for 4 hours.
  • Set heat to High, then stir in the shredded cabbage. Cover and continue cooking until the cabbage tender, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Serve in a bowl with a dollop of sour cream.
  • Nutrition

    345 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 897mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1153mg