Dairy-Free Russian Beetroot Soup (Borscht) with Beef

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Beef chuck roast
• 3 medium Beets
• 0.5 medium Cabbage
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 1 large Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 8 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 leaves Bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Cut the 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast into 1-inch cubes. Season the beef cubes with 1 teaspoon salt and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper.
2. 2Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C). Brown the seasoned beef cubes on all sides until they have a nice crust, then remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
3. 3Add the 1 large chopped onion and 2 medium chopped carrots to the same pot. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened. Add the 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until it darkens slightly.
4. 4Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in the 8 cups vegetable broth and add the 2 bay leaves. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 1 hour. The beef should be starting to get tender.
5. 5While the beef simmers, prepare the remaining vegetables. Peel and cut the 3 medium beets into 1-inch cubes. Peel and cut the 2 medium potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Shred 0.5 medium cabbage.
6. 6After the initial 1-hour simmer, add the cubed beets, cubed potatoes, and shredded cabbage to the pot. Stir everything together, cover the pot again, and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and beets are easily pierced with a fork and the cabbage is tender.
7. 7Remove the bay leaves from the pot. Stir in 1 tablespoon white vinegar and 2 tablespoons fresh dill. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, though no additional salt or pepper is listed in the ingredients.
8. 8Serve the Dairy-Free Russian Beetroot Soup hot. It is a hearty and flavorful soup on its own.

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