Grandma's Reimagined Ukrainian Borscht
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A bold, rich, and deeply savory reimagining of traditional Ukrainian borscht. This recipe features a slow-simmered beef bone broth layered with sweet roasted beets, sautéed vegetables, cabbage, and a perfect balance of tangy lemon juice and sugar, finished with plenty of aromatic crushed garlic.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Parboil beef bones to clean, then simmer with fresh water and aromatics to make broth; strain out the vegetables. → Roast beets in foil at 400°F for 45 minutes, then peel and grate them. → Sauté onions, carrots, grated beets, peppers, grated tomatoes, and tomato paste. → Combine sautéed vegetables into the beef broth along with cubed potatoes and shredded cabbage. → Balance flavors with lemon juice, sugar, and salt, then finish with fresh crushed garlic and herbs.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Parboil beef bones to clean, then simmer with fresh water and aromatics to make broth; strain out the vegetables. → Roast beets in foil at 400°F for 45 minutes, then peel and grate them. → Sauté onions, carrots, grated beets, peppers, grated tomatoes, and tomato paste. → Combine sautéed vegetables into the beef broth along with cubed potatoes and shredded cabbage. → Balance flavors with lemon juice, sugar, and salt, then finish with fresh crushed garlic and herbs.
Introduction
A bold, rich, and deeply savory reimagining of traditional Ukrainian borscht. This recipe features a slow-simmered beef bone broth layered with sweet roasted beets, sautéed vegetables, cabbage, and a perfect balance of tangy lemon juice and sugar, finished with plenty of aromatic crushed garlic.
Step 1
Boil the beef bones and short ribs in a large pot of water for 15-20 minutes to release all the impurities.
Step 2
While the meat boils, wash the beets, wrap them individually in aluminum foil, and roast them in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes until tender.
Step 3
Remove the beef bones, discard the dirty water, and thoroughly wash the pot to remove residue. Return the meat to the clean pot with fresh water.
Step 4
Add bay leaves, black peppercorns, allspice, carrots, onions, and celery to the pot. Simmer gently to build a rich, deep broth, then strain out and discard the spent vegetables.
Step 5
Peel the roasted beets and grate them. Peel the carrots and grate them. Peel the potatoes and cut into cubes (keep them in water so they don't brown). Slice the red bell pepper, grate the fresh tomatoes, and finely dice the onion.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Boiling the meat first and washing the pot is the secret to a beautifully clean, clear beef broth.
Adding cabbage last prevents it from turning mushy, keeping a pleasant crunch in the soup.
Crushing the garlic instead of chopping it releases more essential oils, providing a powerful punch of flavor right at the end.
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