Django's Southern Borscht

A fusion of traditional Russian borscht with a spicy Texas twist. Serve with your favorite bread. Enjoy!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 30 fluid ounces chicken broth, or more as needed

  • 1 pound cubed beef stew meat

  • 2 potatoes, chopped

  • 12 ounces crimini mushrooms, chopped, or more to taste

  • 1 large beet, chopped

  • 1 large red onion, chopped

  • 8 large red kale leaves, stalks removed and discarded and leaves chopped

  • ½ (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced

  • 1 bunch fresh sage, leaves removed and stems discarded

  • 1 bunch fresh dill, leaves removed and stalks discarded

  • 2 bay leaves

  • ¼ cup sour cream, or as desired

Directions

  1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a stockpot; add beef stew meat, potatoes, mushrooms, beet, onion, kale leaves, chipotle peppers, jalapeno pepper, garlic, sage, dill, and bay leaves. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, about 3 hours.

  2. Ladle borscht into serving bowls and top with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164 Calories
7g Fat
16g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 399mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 10g 21%
Vitamin C 51mg 56%
Calcium 84mg 6%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 495mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.