Ingredients for - Beef and Beet Borscht

1. Bone-in beef shank 1 (1 inch thick) slice
2. Water 3 quarts
3. Onion, chopped 1
4. Chopped carrots 1 cup
5. Chopped celery ½ cup
6. Bay leaf 1
7. Diced peeled beets 3 cups
8. Chopped cabbage 2 cups
9. White vinegar, or to taste ¼ cup
10. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup
11. Sour cream, for garnish 1 cup
12. Chopped fresh dill, for garnish 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Beef and Beet Borscht

1 . Stage

Cook beef shank in a large soup pot over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add water, onion, carrots, celery, and bay leaf; bring to a simmer and cook until meat is tender and falling off the bone, about 4 hours. Strain broth and discard solids.

2 . Stage

Combine beef broth, beets, and cabbage in the same pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

3 . Stage

Serve soup in bowls garnished with sour cream and dill.