Kyera's Robust Oxtail Beef Borscht
This thick, hearty borscht combines tender beef oxtail and pearled barley with cabbage, carrots, celery, onions, and beets. Dill, cinnamon, and bay leaf add warm, aromatic depth, while sour cream brings a cool, creamy finish; adding the beets toward the end helps preserve the soup’s rich red color. Serve it as a warming main course on a chilly day.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kyera's Robust Oxtail Beef 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
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 36
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Place oxtail, onions, carrots, cabbage, celery, barley, onion soup mix, dill, cinnamon, bay leaf, and water in a large slow cooker. Cook on low until meat is tender, about 5 hours.
- 2
Remove meat and bones from slow cooker; cool on a plate until easily handled, about 10 minutes. Cut meat into small pieces; return meat to the soup and discard bones. Skim off any fat from soup; remove bay leaf.
- 3
Stir beets and beet greens into soup; cook on low until beets are tender, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper; top each bowl with sour cream to serve.
- Calories 186.91 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 14.44 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 19.55 g 7%
- Total Fat 6.33 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 4.35 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.82 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 343.02 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 5.6 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 8.32 g --
- Added Sugars 2.74 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 62.73 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.65 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 326.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 6.62 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 22.18 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kyera's Robust Oxtail Beef Borscht is made with 18 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 6 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barley, Beef, Beet, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 186.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kyera's Robust Oxtail Beef Borscht made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Beef, Beet, Black Pepper, Carrot. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kyera's Robust Oxtail Beef Borscht?
- About 6 hrs 45 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 186.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kyera's Robust Oxtail Beef Borscht easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Kyera's Robust Oxtail Beef Borscht healthy?
- Kyera's Robust Oxtail Beef Borscht has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 186.91 calories and 14.44 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 343.02 mg (15% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.35 g (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.74 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, 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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