Dinner for 6
Instant Pot Borscht Soup
Beef shank pressure-cooks with cabbage, vegetables, tomatoes, paprika, and stock for a hearty soup.
$13.24for 4 servings
$3.31 per serving$13.24 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 100 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ChineseDairy-freeFamilyLunchesDinnersInstant PotCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beef chuck roast or stew beef$6.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $8.74Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.85 lb | $0.66Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $0.54Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.34Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 42 oz | $2.91Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.86 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb beef shank
- 3/7 cabbage
- 1 large onion
- 1 large russet potato
- 4 tomatoes
- 2 carrots
- 2 ribs celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 cups unsalted chicken stock or good quality beef stock
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika
- salt + black pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Cut the beef, cabbage, onion, potato, tomatoes, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic within 25 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in an Instant Pot on sauté mode, then cook the onion and garlic for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and paprika, then add the beef, vegetables, bay leaves, stock, salt, and pepper.
- Seal the Instant Pot and pressure-cook on high for 40 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes, then let the soup stand for 5 minutes before checking that the beef reaches 145 F.
Swaps
- Beef chuck roast or stew beef for Pork roast, shoulder or loinabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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