Russian Borscht

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef short ribs or brisket
• 10 cups water
• 3 beets, peeled and grated
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 potatoes, cubed
• 1/4 head cabbage, shredded
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and black pepper
• Sour cream, for serving
• Chopped dill, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Simmer beef in water with bay leaves for 60 minutes until tender, skimming foam; remove beef, shred, and set aside, reserving the broth.
2. 2Sauté onion and carrots until soft, then add beets and cook 5 minutes more.
3. 3Stir in tomato paste and vinegar and cook 2 minutes.
4. 4Add potatoes to the simmering broth and cook 10 minutes, then add the beet mixture and cabbage.
5. 5Simmer 15-20 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
6. 6Return the shredded beef to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
7. 7Serve hot topped with a dollop of sour cream and chopped dill.

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