Beef Borscht (with canned beets) Recipe
This homemade Ukrainian Beef Borscht soup is a shortcut recipe using canned beets with no chopping required. It's easy, quick (cook time of 15 minutes), healthy, low fat, WW friendly and delicious!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 48kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 500 g pkg extra lean ground beef approximately, or substitute ground chicken or turkey or no meat for vegetarian
- ½ pkg (340g/12 oz) fresh washed broccoli slaw about 1.5 cooked cups - see NOTES for recipe for remaining ½ bag of broccoli slaw
- 4 cups water
- 6 cups beef broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian
- 2 14 oz cans sliced beets drained
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes and juices
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoon onion flakes/minced onion
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 ½ tablespoon dill fresh is best, but freeze-dried or dry is fine (just use ½ the amount)
- ½ 12 oz can fat-free evaporated milk OPTIONAL
Garnish:
- Dollop of sour cream (light or fat-free) or non fat greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Add 4 cups of water to broccoli slaw and cook in microwave safe bowl with lid for 10 minutes in microwave, removing and stirring during cooking time (at halfway point – 5 minutes). Drain when done.
- While broccoli slaw is cooking, brown ground beef.
- Add all the remaining ingredients (except evaporated milk and Greek yogurt/sour cream) to large pot and bring to a boil on high on stove top.
- Reduce to medium and add drained ground beef and drained broccoli slaw. Continue to simmer on medium for about 15 minutes until broccoli slaw pieces are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in evaporated milk (if desired). Remove bay leaf and serve with dollop of sour cream (about 1-2 tsp) and fresh dill, if desired. *I like to use lots of fresh dill!
Notes
Please see post contents for important recipe information, substitutions, tips and step-by-step photo instructions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 906mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
