Cozy Shanghai-Style Beef Borscht For Busy Weeknights | Kerry Cooks

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Canola Oil
• Alternative: Any neutral oil like vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
• Alternative: Gluten-free all-purpose flour for a GF option
• 1 large, sliced Onion
• Alternative: Shallots for a milder taste
• 6 cups Beef Broth
• Alternative: Chicken or vegetable broth for a lighter version
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• Alternative: Garlic powder if fresh is unavailable
• 2, peeled and diced Carrots
• 3 medium, cubed Potatoes
• Alternative: Sweet potatoes for a sweeter taste
• 2 stalks, diced Celery
• 1, diced Green Bell Pepper
• Alternative: Red bell pepper for a sweeter flavor
• ½ head, sliced Cabbage
• Alternative: Kale for a textured variation
• 1½ lbs, cubed Beef Chuck
• Alternative: Chicken thighs for a lighter alternative
• to taste Salt
• Alternative: Himalayan pink salt for a mineral boost
• to taste Sugar
• Alternative: Honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness