Russian Borsch

Russian Borsch


1. Put beef into a large saucepan and cover with 3 qts.cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Remove the grease and froth from the broth surface with a spoon.

2. Add one onion. Cook at low heat for 1-2 hours.

3. Remove meat, shred and set aside. Save cooking liquid/broth. Discard onion.

4. Simmer cleaned but unpeeled red beets in broth until soft; peel, cut into matchsticks. Return to broth.

5. Add tomato paste. Simmer at low heat for 1 hour. If there is not enough liquid, add some broth. Add vinegar.

6. Cut carrots into matchsticks.

7. Saute chopped onions and carrots in 1 Tbs. margarine; set aside with meat.

8. Heat broth to boiling; add chopped cabbage and cubed potatoes; cook 5 minutes.

9. Add reserved meat, carrots and onions and cook another 10 minutes. Can add garlic if using.

10. Add salt and pepper to taste.

11. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, garnish with parsley, dill and chopped green onion.

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