Borscht Recipe with Meat
"Borscht is originally Ukrainian but it is made by most Slavic people and is a very common food in Russia. P.S. The list of ingredients looks lengthy but they are simple. Serve hot with fresh sprigs of parsley or dill and a dollop of sour cream if desired...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb Beef: sirloin, stew meat, or whatever kind of beef you like, really (bone-in or boneless *see note)
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14 cups cold water
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1 Tbsp salt + more to taste
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2 large or 3 medium beets, washed, peeled and grated
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4 Tbsp olive oil
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1 Tbsp vinegar
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1 Tbsp sugar
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2 Tbsp tomato sauce, or paste (or 3 Tbsp ketchup)
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1 Tbsp butter
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1 medium onion, finely diced
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2 carrots, grated
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2 large or 3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces
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1/2 head of small cabbage, sliced
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2 tomatoes, peeled and diced (**see note)
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2 bay leaves
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1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley + more for garnish
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2 cloves garlic, pressed
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Garnish: Sour cream and fresh sprigs of parsley or dill.
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