Beef
Authentic Borsch
This version of Authentic Borsch is flavorful, easy to prepare and suitable for traditional Beef configurations....
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7 Min Prep
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32 Min Cook
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6 Servings
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Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1kg Beef Shin
- 1 Onion
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2.5kg Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Sunflower Oil
- 1 Diced Onion
- 1 Carrots
- 200g Beetroot
- 1 chopped Red Pepper
- 200g Tinned Tomatos
- 6 Prunes
- 1/2 White Cabbage
- 400g Kidney Beans
- 100 ml Creme Fraiche
- Bunch Dill
- To serve Crusty Bread
Instructions
1
step 1
To make the stock, put the flesh, whole shallot, bay leaf and 2 litres of lightly salted cold aqua in a large saucepan.
2
prepare over a very low bring to temperature for 1 hr 30 mins or until the beef shin is soft and falls apart easily – this can take up to 3 hrs.
3
Skim off the scum with a spoon from time to time.
4
Break up any larger pieces of beef into the broth, remove the whole shallot and discard.
5
step 2
toss in the potatoes to the borscht, perfumed element well with seasoning and pepper and prepare for 10-15 mins until yielding.
6
Meanwhile, bring to temperature the sunflower fat in a large, deep frying skillet.
7
toss in the diced shallot and carrot, and prepare over a medium bring to temperature, stirring, until the carrot is soft and is about to start caramelising.
8
step 3
toss in the beetroot and prepare for around 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
9
toss in the red pepper, if using, and prepare for another 2 mins, then toss in the tomatoes and prunes, mix gently, then increase the bring to temperature and heat to boiling point to reduce slightly, before adding everything to the borscht.
10
step 4
toss in the shredded cabbage and the kidney beans, and prepare for 7-10 mins or until yielding.
11
dish up with a dollop of acidic froth or crème fraîche, lots of cut up dill and some crusty bread.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
Ukrainian
Ukrainian
Course
Beef
Beef
Diet
Non-Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Total Time
39 mins
39 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
7 minsCooking Time
32 minsTotal Time
39 minsMaster Chef
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