Beet Recipes

[NSFL]

So in a moment fueled by curiosity, I bought beets. I've never had beets before in my life. Anyone have any good recipes?

[Tower]

http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/006191borscht.php

Originally Posted by NSFL

So in a moment fueled by curiosity, I bought beets. I've never had beets before in my life. Anyhow have any good recipes?

Borscht Recipe

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Ingredients

• 8 cups beef broth
• 1 pound slice of meaty bone-in beef shank
• 1 large onion, peeled, quartered
• 4 large beets, peeled, chopped
• 4 carrots, peeled, chopped
• 1 large russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh dill
• 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1 Bring 4 cups of the beef broth, the beef shank, and onion to boil in large pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
2 Transfer meat to work surface; trim fat, sinew and bone and discard. Chop meat; cover and chill. Cool broth slightly. Chill in pot until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
3 Spoon fat from top of chilled broth and discard. Add remaining 4 cups broth, beets, carrots, and potato; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
4 Stir in meat, cabbage and 1/2 cup dill; cook until cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in vinegar.
Ladle soup into bowls. Top with sour cream and remaining 1/4 cup dill.
Serves 6.

Sour Cream is wicked with it!

[BlackArcher101]

I can't wait for tomorrow's "OMG I'M BLEEDING WHERE I SHOULDN'T" post.

[NSFL]

Oh, is that what borscht is.

Looks like I'll need more beets if I wanna make that though. It doesn't look like I'd be able to quarter that recipe.

[Tower]

Originally Posted by BlackArcher101

I can't wait for tomorrow's "OMG I'M BLEEDING WHERE I SHOULDN'T" post.

Ha ha ha... no comment.

[Jedi Ninja]

Originally Posted by NSFL

Oh, is that what borscht is.

Looks like I'll need more beets if I wanna make that though. It doesn't look like I'd be able to quarter that recipe.

Nonsense, here's a more authentic Borsch recipe:

1) One or more beets.
2) All of the wilted vegetables currently in your vegetable crisper.
3) Any spolied milk you have around.


Watch for my upcoming "Peasant and Depression Era Cookbook."

[Tower]

Originally Posted by NSFL

Oh, is that what borscht is.

Looks like I'll need more beets if I wanna make that though. It doesn't look like I'd be able to quarter that recipe.

It is soooooo worth it!!! Do not be afraid to add chunks of ham (not processed, only smoked) and or BACON!!!!!! Hell I'll invite you over and we can make some!

[notoepik]

A girl I work with bakes beets like a potato. Eats them like a baked potato.

I have no personal knowledge if this good though. She swears by this method as absolutley deliscious. I think, meh they are beets, nothing you do to them can make them taste good.

I hate beets.

[Jedi Ninja]

Originally Posted by notoepik

A girl I work with bakes beets like a potato. Eats them like a baked potato.

I have no personal knowledge if this good though. She swears by this method as absolutley deliscious. I think, meh they are beets, nothing you do to them can make them taste good.

I hate beets.

Why do women like beets so much? They just taste like dirt to me.

[Tower]

Originally Posted by notoepik

A girl I work with bakes beets like a potato. Eats them like a baked potato.

I have no personal knowledge if this good though. She swears by this method as absolutley deliscious. I think, meh they are beets, nothing you do to them can make them taste good.

I hate beets.

Peel or slit them open and wrap them up in tin foil. Cook them on the BBQ like you would a yam or potato. It brings out the sweetness of them. Yum yum. Oh and then there is the Sour Cream!!!! Ah mahogany.

[notoepik]

I am a girl. I hate beets... they taste like ransid dirt!

[Tower]

Originally Posted by notoepik

I am a girl. I hate beets... they taste like ransid dirt!

Beats suck....

At no way is this an implication to beats or beets of any kind....

[Slava]

I love Beets. I usually just steam them and add a little salt. (I always peel them first, so maybe that is why they don't taste like dirt!)

[Jedi Ninja]

5 cups of beets is only 370 calories. A beet diet is one diet I'd lose weight on for sure:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?t...dspice&dbid=49

[Jedi Ninja]

Here's a good recipe, pairing the mouth watering tastes of both beets and herring!
http://recipes.epicurean.com/recipe/...ing-salad.html

EDIT: Added pic below. I think I'm going to barf. Oh, wait a minute, I already did:

[NSFL]

Beets really don't look appetizing... but I guess don't judge a book by its cover.

[Stumptown]

My favorite beets are pickled. My stepmom makes a big batch every year and I always call dibs on as many jars as I can get. Also good braised with onions - peel and dice into about 1" pieces, saute with chopped onions until the onions start to caramelize, then pour some water or broth over them and let them simmer until tender. I also like to put a quartered beet or two in a pot roast - adds a nice sweetness to the roast.

[Barnes]

Beets
Bears
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[Ducay]

Originally Posted by Barnes

Beets
Bears
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[Ford Prefect]

Harvard Beets is a pretty good recipe too.

HARVARD BEETS
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. (diced or sliced) cooked beets
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
2 tbsp. butter, melted
Blend cornstarch and sugar; stir in water, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add beets and grated orange peel and simmer for 15 minutes. When ready to serve put in the butter and bring to a boil.