Red borscht with beans
Description
A hearty first course. Here is the classic recipe for red borscht with beans. You will need the following ingredients: beet, beans, potatoes, onion, carrot, cabbage, garlic, tomatoes, beef, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and vegetable oil. Let the prepared borscht steep for about 10-12 minutes. When serving, garnish with fresh herbs and serve with sour cream and pampushky (bread rolls). Have a wonderful day. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the beans. Rinse and soak them in cold water for about 1 hour. Then drain the water and cook the beans until tender, which will take 1 to 1.5 hours. While the beans are cooking, boil the meat in a large pot with 3 liters of salted water. Cook the meat for 1 hour.
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Step 2
Shred the cabbage, add it to the broth, and cook for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
Cut the potatoes into cubes, add to the broth, and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Step 4
Dice the beetroot.
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Step 5
Sauté the beet in vegetable oil for 5 minutes. Fry the beet together with the peeled garlic clove for flavor.
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Step 6
Grate the carrot on a grater.
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Step 7
Cut the onion into cubes.
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Step 8
Fry the onion and carrot with the beet and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 9
Place the tomatoes on the pan after removing the core.
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Step 10
When the tomatoes are slightly fried, remove their skin.
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Step 11
With a fork, mash the tomatoes into a puree and sauté for a few more minutes.
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Step 12
Add the sautéed mixture to the borscht, then add bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes. It's ready! Serve the borscht into bowls and add sour cream.