Jen's Beefy Beet Borscht
Jen's Beefy Beet Borscht brings a rich, ruby broth layered with tender beefy notes and the earthy sweetness of beets. Potatoes, carrots, and cabbage add hearty comfort while paprika and tomatoes round out a balanced, warming bowl. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead weekend soup that tastes even better the next day.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 hrs 15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jen's Beefy Beet Borscht, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the soup bones and water in a large pot; bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 4 hours.
- 2
Take the soup bones and meat out of the pot; set them aside until cool enough to handle. Skim the fat from the surface of the broth. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, beets, onion, garlic, salt, paprika, and ground black pepper to the broth. Bring the broth back to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 1 hour more.
- 3
Remove the meat from the soup bones and return it to the soup. Discard the bones and fat. Stir the cabbage, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste into the soup. Keep simmering until the cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 356.62 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 32.56 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 41.34 g 15%
- Total Fat 8.84 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 6.18 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 73.5 mg High 25%
- Sodium 773.52 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 11.96 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 17.94 g --
- Added Sugars 7.98 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 90.78 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 9.24 mg Good Source 51%
- Potassium 576.4 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 59.02 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 13.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jen's Beefy Beet Borscht is made with 14 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 5 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef, Beet, Black Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 356.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jen's Beefy Beet Borscht made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Beet, Black Pepper, Celery, Diced Carrots. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jen's Beefy Beet Borscht?
- About 5 hrs 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jen's Beefy Beet Borscht easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Jen's Beefy Beet Borscht healthy?
- Jen's Beefy Beet Borscht has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 356.62 calories and 32.56 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 773.52 mg (34% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.18 g (31% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.98 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic 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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