Simmered Beef Borscht with Fresh Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Hearty Russian soup with tender beef, earthy beets, and a vibrant dill finish, simmered to perfection for a comforting meal. This Russian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, beets, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, diced beef chuck roast
• 2, peeled and diced beets
• 2, diced carrots
• 1, chopped onion
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp, fresh, chopped dill
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef chuck and cook for 5 minutes until browned on all sides. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in the diced beets, carrots, and celery. Cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until darkened.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until the beef is tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh dill and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and additional dill.