Jellied Beet Borscht Recipe - Cooking Index

Jellied Beet Borscht

Type: Meat, Vegetables
Courses: Soup
Serves: 12 people

Recipe Ingredients

3/4 lb  Beets
1 tablespoon  Beef bouillon granules
1 1/2 cups  Water
2 x  Unflavored
  Gelatin
2 tablespoons  Lemon juice
2 tablespoons  Cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups  Shredded cabbage
1/3 cup  Chopped cucumber
1/4 cup  Minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons  Finely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon  Prepared horseradish

Recipe Instructions

Leave root & 1 inch of stem on beets. Scrub with vegetable brush. Place beets in a saucepan; cover with water & bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat & simmer 35 to 40 min. Or until tender. Drain, reserving 2 c. Liquid.

Rinse beets under cold water & drain again. Trim off beet roots & stems, & rub off skins; shred beets & set aside. Combine beef granules & water in a medium saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over bouillon; let stand 1 min. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves.

Stir in reserved liquid, lemon juice & vinegar. Chill 1 1/2 hours or until the consistency of unbeaten egg whites. Combine reserved beets, cabbage, cucumber, dill, green onions & horseradish in medium bowl.

Stir in gelatin and spoon into a 6 cup mold coated with cooking spray. Chill until firm.

Source:
Southern Living

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