Sugar-Free Borscht

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Mahane Yehuda Market

📍 Where this dish comes from: Jerusalem, Israel · Mahane Yehuda Market
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Sugar-Free Borscht, plated and ready to serve

Borscht’s color alone makes it one of the most recognizable soups in Eastern European Jewish cooking, and its flavor lives in the balance between the beets’ natural sweetness and a good dose of vinegar to cut it.

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Ingredients for Sugar-Free Borscht

Sugar-Free Borscht

Deep ruby beet and beef soup, tangy with vinegar and just a touch of sweetness.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef stew meat cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 medium beets peeled and grated
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar substitute
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh dill, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Add onion to the pot, cooking 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add grated beets and carrot, stirring to combine.
  • Return beef to the pot and pour in broth.
  • Simmer, covered, 1 hour, until beef is tender.
  • Stir in vinegar and sugar substitute, and simmer 10 more minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, garnish with dill, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 3g
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Health Benefits

  • Beets provide fiber and antioxidant compounds called betalains.
  • Beef stew meat contributes iron and a substantial amount of protein.
  • A naturally warming, hearty soup that holds up well as a full meal on its own.
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