Beefy Russian Borscht
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3⁄4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1⁄2 lb stewing beef (cut into 1/2-inch pieces) or 1/2 lb flank steak (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans julienned beets, undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
directions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onion, and beef, and sauté until the onion is softened and the meat is lightly browned.
- Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot. (If you like, you can ad a peeled boiled potato for heartiness.).
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!