Photo: Emiliano Vittoriosi
Helga's Russian Borscht
14 ingredients
30 min + 2 hr 20 min
6 servings
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"We have a neighbor named Helga whose parents are from Russia. One day my husband and I were invited to dinner. My husband is a picky eater, but loves this dish made with beef instead of lamb. I think it's wonderful either way."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
946
Calories
76g
Protein
52g
Fat
46g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb | 100g cooked | 294 |
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Broccoli | 1 cup chopped (156g) | 55 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Beet | 1/2 cup (85g) | 35 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Dill | 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound lamb stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 3 1/2 quarts beef broth
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/4 pounds cabbage, cored and shredded
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 pounds beets, peeled and diced (tops reserved)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pint sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped dill
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