Ukrainian Borscht: Recipe + 60 Minutes

In 60 minutes, you will have authentic Ukrainian borscht! This dish is a combination of flavors and colors that can lift your spirits on the gloomiest day.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Ukrainian borscht for 4 servings
Ingredient	Quantity
Beetroot	2 medium
Potatoes	3
Carrot	1
Cabbage	300 g
Meat (pork or beef)	400 g
Onion	1
Garlic	2 cloves
Tomato paste	2 tablespoons
Oil	for frying
Salt, pepper	to taste

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Cooking Time

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes

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Step-by-Step Instructions

First, wash and peel the beetroot, potatoes, carrot, and onion.
Cut the beetroot into strips and fry in oil until soft.
Add the chopped onion to the beetroot and fry for another 5 minutes.
In a pot of boiling water, add the chopped meat and cook for 20 minutes.
Add potatoes, carrot, and cabbage to the broth. Cook for 15 minutes.
Add the fried beetroot and tomato paste, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook for another 10 minutes, then add the minced garlic.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the borscht hot, with sour cream and fresh herbs. Black bread or pampushky make a great side dish.

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Variations

You can add sauerkraut for a more sour taste.
The recipe can be adapted for vegetarians by replacing the meat with mushrooms.

Nutritional Value

Nutritional value per serving
Indicator	Per serving
Calories	250
Protein	15 g
Fat	10 g
Carbohydrates	30 g

The best borscht is the one made with love.

Tasting Secret

Try adding a little lemon juice before serving to enhance the flavor of the dish!

More about borscht

Borscht is a traditional Ukrainian dish that has many variations in different regions.

Borscht has an ancient history that spans several centuries.

Cooking secrets include using homemade broth and fresh ingredients.