Borscht with boiled beets

Cookinero 5 Mar 2025

A fragrant and hearty borscht that will save your time. This recipe uses pre-boiled beets rather than fresh ones. This simplifies the cooking process.

How to cook Borscht with boiled beets

Step 1

Borscht with boiled beets

Finely chop the onion.

Step 2

Borscht with boiled beets

Grate the peeled and washed carrots.

Step 3

Borscht with boiled beets

Cut the potatoes into slices.

Step 4

Borscht with boiled beets

Chop the garlic.

Step 5

Borscht with boiled beets

Prepare the broth: boil the meat with bay leaf for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Borscht with boiled beets

Fry the onion with vegetable oil.

Step 7

Borscht with boiled beets

Add carrots to it. Stir the vegetables and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Borscht with boiled beets

Add beets, garlic and tomato paste and simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Step 9

Borscht with boiled beets

Remove the meat from the broth and cut into pieces.

Step 10

Borscht with boiled beets

When the broth boils, add the potatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes.

Step 11

Borscht with boiled beets

Add the chopped meat. Put the fried mixture and vinegar into the broth.

Step 12

Borscht with boiled beets

Add spices to taste. Cook the borscht for another 3-5 minutes. Let it sit for a while and soak up the spices. Arrange on portioned plates and serve. Enjoy!

Borscht with boiled beets - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes! Simply omit the meat and use vegetable broth instead. Add more root vegetables like parsnips or mushrooms for extra flavor.
You can use 1/4 cup tomato sauce or 2 tablespoons ketchup as an alternative. Crushed tomatoes also work in a pinch.
Properly stored in an airtight container, borscht stays fresh for 3-4 days. The flavors often improve on the second day.
Yes, borscht freezes well for up to 3 months. Cool completely before freezing, leaving some headspace in the container.
Try sour cream, fresh dill, chopped green onions, or a sprinkle of hard-boiled eggs. Crusty bread on the side is traditional.
Skip the potatoes and add more low-carb veggies like cabbage or zucchini. You can also reduce the amount of carrots.
Beef shank, short ribs, or chuck roast are ideal as they become tender during cooking. Pork also works well.
Yes, pre-cooked beets work fine. Add them at the final simmering stage to prevent overcooking.
Simply double all ingredients except the vinegar - start with 1.5x and adjust to taste. Use a larger pot for proper simmering.

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