Meat Borsch
3 | Water | |
2 lbs | 908g / 32oz | Brisket |
Beef bones | ||
8 | Beets - grated | |
2 | Onions - diced | |
2 | Garlic cloves - minced | |
1 tablespoon | 15ml | Salt |
3 tablespoons | 45ml | Brown sugar |
1/3 cup | 78ml | Lemon juice |
2 | Eggs - beaten |
Combine the water, meat and bones in a deep saucepan. Bring to a boil and skim. Add the beets, onions, garlic and salt. Cover and cook over medium heat 2 hours. Add the brown sugar and lemon juice. Cook 30 minutes. Taste to correct seasoning if necessary.
Beat eggs in a bowl. Gradually add a little hot soup, beat steadily to prevent curdling. Return to saucepan. Serve with pieces of meat as garnish. Serves 8 to 10.
Source:
THE ART OF JEWISH COOKING by Jennie Grossinger - Published by Bantam Books, Inc. (c) 1958
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