Beef Borscht Recipe

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Beef Borscht
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Directions:

  1. DAY ONE.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  3. Place the bacon in a Dutch oven or stockpot and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until the fat begins to render, about 3 minutes.
  4. Continue cooking until slightly crisp.
  5. Reserve.
  6. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove the meat from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  8. To the fat in the pan, add the onions and carrots, and stir to coat.
  9. Cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
  10. Add the garlic, oregano, dill seeds, and bay leaves and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  11. Add the red wine vinegar and stir to deglaze the pan.
  12. Return the meat and bacon to the pot and add the stock, salt, and pepper and bring to boil.
  13. Reduce the heat and simmer partially covered until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
  14. Cool and refrigerate overnight Meanwhile, Brush with a little oil and place the beets wrapped in parchment and then foil on a baking sheet.
  15. Roast until tender and can be pierced easily with a knife, about 1 hour.
  16. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
  17. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight.
  18. DAY TWO.
  19. Trim the stem and root endsof the beets and remove the skins.
  20. Coarsely grate and set aside.
  21. Remove fat from the meat mixture, add the beets, potatoes, and cabbage.
  22. Bring to a boil and Simmer over low heat for another 30 minutes.
  23. Season with additional red wine vinegar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  24. Ladle borscht into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche and pinch of fresh dill.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 696.96 Kcal (2918 kJ)
Calories from fat 339.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.72g 58%
Cholesterol 144.18mg 48%
Sodium 1565.81mg 65%
Potassium 2084.53mg 44%
Total Carbs 44.31g 15%
Sugars 17.92g 72%
Dietary Fiber 9.34g 37%
Protein 46.9g 94%
Vitamin C 37.5mg 62%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 29%
Iron 5.5mg 30%
Calcium 211.9mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 81.06 Kcal (339 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.39g 58%
Cholesterol 16.77mg 48%
Sodium 182.12mg 65%
Potassium 242.45mg 44%
Total Carbs 5.15g 15%
Sugars 2.08g 72%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 37%
Protein 5.45g 94%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 62%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 29%
Iron 0.6mg 30%
Calcium 24.6mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.3
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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