Hearty Beet and Beef Borscht
Hearty Beet and Beef Borscht offers a rich, clean beef-shank broth layered with the earthy sweetness of beets and tender cabbage. A splash of vinegar brightens each spoonful, while cool sour cream and dill add creamy, herbal contrast. Serve it steaming on a chilly evening or as a comforting starter for a winter dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook4 hrs 45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Beet and Beef Borscht, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Sear the beef shank in a large soup pot over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add water, the onion, the carrots, the celery, and the bay leaf; bring to a simmer and cook until the meat is tender and falling off the bone, about 4 hours. Strain the broth and discard the solids.
- 2
In the same pot, combine the beef broth, the beets, and the cabbage; cook, stirring occasionally, until the beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to low; add the vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with sour cream and dill.
- Calories 198.73 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 4.18 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 32.6 g 12%
- Total Fat 5.22 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 3.6 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.42 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 161.72 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 11.54 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 24.07 g --
- Added Sugars 14.91 g High 30%
- Calcium 66.42 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.16 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 203.26 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 5.68 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 18.85 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Beet and Beef Borscht is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 5 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beet, Celery, Diced Carrots, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 198.73 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Beet and Beef Borscht made of?
- The main ingredients are Beet, Celery, Diced Carrots, Dried Bay Leaves, Fresh Dill. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Beet and Beef Borscht?
- About 5 hrs 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 198.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Beet and Beef Borscht easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Hearty Beet and Beef Borscht healthy?
- Hearty Beet and Beef Borscht has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 198.73 calories and 4.18 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 161.72 mg (7% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.6 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.91 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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