A Delicious Beet and Cabbage Stew

It’s cold and rainy in LA, which means one thing for our household – borscht. It’s the perfect comfort food filled with hearty and rich ingredients that will warm up your belly and your heart.

Instructions

1. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil or ghee over high heat. Season stew meet with salt and pepper and add into the pot in a single layer. Seer each side until browned, then transfer to a plate.
2. Dice the onion and add to pot, until golden brown and fragrant. Reduce the heat to medium and add in the tomato paste. Cook until slightly darkened (about 2-3 minutes).
3. Add stew meet back in with the onions and tomato paste. Pour in chicken broth and add in the bay leaves. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and allow to simmer until the meat is tender and falls apart (about an hour).
4. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Peel the beets, carrots, and potatoes then chop them into small bite-sized pieces.
5. Place the diced beets and carrots onto a baking sheet, drizzle with avocado oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 40 minutes, tossing halfway.
6. Put the chopped potatoes into a bowl of cold water, and thinly slice the cabbage. Set both aside for later.
7. Once the beets and carrots and roasted, add them to the pot. Strain potatoes and also add them in. Stir in an additional cup of water and some salt. Close the lid and cook for 15 minutes.
8. Add cabbage and close the lid for another 10 minutes.
9. Cut the heat and mix in 1 tablespoon of white vinegar. Taste and add in more vinegar, salt or pepper if needed.

It’s ready to eat! But the longer borscht stays, the better it gets. Pour into a bowl and enjoy! We like to top if off with sour cream and fresh dill, and enjoy with some fresh Matnakash (a type of Armenian bread).

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♬ Cozy Day (Lofi) – The Machinist Beats

I like my borscht super bright, so I go heavy on the beets. You can alter the recipe to your your liking: some people like their stews chunky, while others prefer a more watery consistency. The beauty about cooking is you can adjust any recipe to fit your preferences! Stews are the easiest ones to alter, and they’ll still taste good.