Hearty Slow Cooker Borscht

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Warm up with our Hearty Slow Cooker Borscht, a vibrant Eastern European classic that’s perfect for non-vegetarians seeking comfort on chilly days. This rich, flavorful dish features tender beef, earthy beets, and a medley of vegetables, simmering to perfection in your slow cooker. Ideal for family gatherings or meal prep, this borscht is versatile enough to be served as a main course or a hearty side.

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Overview

This Slow Cooker Borscht is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for cold winter days. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, this borscht is a family favorite that can simmer all day in the slow cooker, ready to warm you up when you get home.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

Eastern European

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 270 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Pound (lb) beef stew meat
• 4 Whole beets, peeled
• 28 Ounce (oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 Whole potatoes, peeled
• 1 Cup baby carrots, sliced
• 1 Whole onion, minced
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Cups beef broth
• 6 Ounce (oz) can tomato paste
• 6 Tablespoons (tbsp) red wine vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) brown sugar
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) dried dill weed
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) dried parsley
• 1 Whole bay leaf
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) ground black pepper
• 3 Cups green cabbage, shredded
• 1 Cup sour cream, as garnish

Steps

1. Place the beef, beets, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, dill weed, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker, adding more broth to cover as needed.
3. Cover and cook on Low for 8½ hours or on High for 4 hours.
4. Set the heat to High, then stir in the shredded cabbage. Cover and continue cooking until the cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.
5. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve the borscht in bowls with a dollop of sour cream on top. Enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Hearty Slow Cooker Borscht!