Borscht with sauerkraut, beef and beets

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 2 hr 10 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   Ingredients

2. STEP 2

   

   Pour cold water over the meat and bring to a boil

3. STEP 3

   

   Skim the fat and add the beans. Cook for 1.5 hours. Then add the diced potatoes.

4. STEP 4

   

   Meanwhile, peel and chop the onions, carrots and beets.

5. STEP 5

   

   Heat a frying pan and pour in vegetable oil. Then add the onion and fry until transparent.

6. STEP 6

   

   Add carrots and fry for another 2 minutes.

7. STEP 7

   

   Rinse the sauerkraut and add to the vegetables, add a little water and simmer until soft.

8. STEP 8

   

   Add tomato paste and stir.

9. STEP 9

   

   Add beets and simmer covered for another 5 minutes. It should be cooked but not lose color. At the same time, add salt and spices to the boiling broth (I used suneli hops)

10. STEP 10

    

    When the potatoes are ready, add the stewed vegetables and parsley. Bring to a boil and turn off.

11. STEP 11

    

    The borscht is ready :) It’s delicious to eat with sour cream, black bread and homemade lard :)