Borscht with sauerkraut on vegetable oil
Description
A hearty and aromatic soup. There are many variations of borscht recipes. Borscht with sauerkraut cooked in vegetable oil is a very tasty dish. This borscht is prepared with beef. The sauté is made in vegetable oil, but borscht also tastes delicious when sautéed with bacon fat. Add herbs to taste; fresh tomatoes or berry juice also go very well. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The ideal choice for broth is beef chuck. It is moderately lean and moderately fatty. Rinse it thoroughly, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil.
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Step 2
2. Remember to skim off the foam, then add salt and seasonings to taste after boiling. Add a peeled onion head and cover with a lid. Simmer the meat over low heat for 1.5 hours.
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Step 3
3. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables: peel the potatoes, onion, and carrots. I had half a bell pepper (during the season it's better to use fresh pepper).
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Step 4
4. Chop the onion and carrots, then transfer to a heated frying pan with vegetable oil. Fry until golden brown.
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Step 5
5. Add the tomato paste, fry for 1 minute, add a little broth, and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
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Step 6
6. Borscht with sauerkraut is an excellent alternative to similar recipes. Sauerkraut contains more vitamin C than lemons. Therefore, this borscht turns out both tasty and very healthy. We will add the sauerkraut right after the potatoes come to a boil.
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Step 7
7. Dice the potatoes. Add them right after the meat is cooked. Once the potatoes come to a boil, add the sautéed mixture and sauerkraut. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender. At the very end, add spices and fresh herbs.
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8. A very filling first course, which is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy (especially during cold weather).