Borscht Recipe with Meat

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 1 lb Beef: sirloin (stew meat, or whatever kind of beef you like, really (bone-in or boneless *see note))
• 14 cups cold water
• 1 Tbsp salt + more to taste
• 2 large or 3 medium beets (washed, peeled and grated)
• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp vinegar
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp tomato sauce (or paste (or 3 Tbsp ketchup))
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion (finely diced)
• 2 carrots (grated)
• 2 large or 3 medium potatoes (peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces)
• 1/2 head of small cabbage (sliced)
• 2 tomatoes (peeled and diced (**see note))
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley + more for garnish
• 2 cloves garlic (pressed)
• Garnish: Sour cream and fresh sprigs of parsley or dill.