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The BEST Classic Beef Borscht Recipe (Борщ) - Ukrainian Beet Soup w/ Beef! Family Recipe!!

This soup recipe was extracted from a YouTube cooking video and organized into 19 ingredients with step-by-step instructions.

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Ingredients list

soupmediumdinnerday to dayfamilyaffordable>60min

Meat

1.5 pounds beef tri-tip

Vegetables

2 celery sticks
3 medium carrots
1 large sweet onion
3 medium beets
4-5 medium potatoes
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh dill

Condiments

1 cup tomato sauce
salt
ground black pepper
1.5 teaspoons salt
1/2 tablespoon sugar

Spices

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Broth

4 cups beef broth
6 cups water

Dairy

salted butter

Cooking steps

Classic Beef Borscht Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Beef [01:00]

  • Start with 1.5 pounds of beef tri-tip cubed into 1-inch chunks.
  • Preheat your soup pot and add a little oil.
  • Brown half of the beef in the pot, seasoning with salt and ground black pepper.

Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables [01:39]

  • Remove the browned beef and set aside.
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of salted butter to the pot.
  • Add 2 chopped celery sticks, 3 medium diced carrots, and 1 large diced sweet onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent and the carrots are tender.

Step 3: Add Garlic and Spices [02:11]

  • Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and 1/2 tablespoon sugar. Cook for about 30 seconds.

Step 4: Combine Ingredients [02:38]

  • Return the browned beef to the pot.
  • Add 3 medium diced beets, 4 cups of beef broth, and 6 cups of water (adjust for thickness).
  • Season with 1.5 teaspoons of salt and more ground black pepper.
  • Add 1 cup of tomato sauce.

Step 5: Simmer the Soup [03:30]

  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1 hour.

Step 6: Add Potatoes [04:01]

  • After an hour, add 4-5 medium chopped potatoes to the pot and set the timer for 15 minutes.

Step 7: Final Ingredients [04:17]

  • After 15 minutes, add 2 cups of shredded cabbage, 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, and 2 tablespoons of fresh dill. Mix and let cook for 1-2 minutes.

Step 8: Serve [04:46]

  • Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy with a dollop of sour cream and extra herbs on top. Serve with rustic bread if desired.