Slow Cooker Borscht

Borscht is an Eastern European soup that typically features beets as a prominent ingredient, thus the resulting dish has a purple-red color. Our slow-cooker rendition is literally beefed up with brisket and showcases whole-grain rye berries, a source of fiber.

Ingreadient

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
  • 1 (1 1/2 pound) beef brisket, trimmed and cut in half
  • 2 cups chopped yellow onions (from 2 onions)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 8 garlic cloves, chopped (about 2 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted tomato paste
  • 6 cups unsalted beef stock
  • 2 pounds beet, peeled and cubed
  • 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup rye berries
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 cups very thinly sliced red cabbage (from 1 [32-ounce] cabbage head)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • ¼ cup fresh dill fronds