Keto Instant Pot Borscht Food

RUSSIAN BORSCHT

Steps:

• Turn your Instant Pot or Pressure cooker to Sauté. When it is hot, add chopped bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges are crisped.
• Add chopped onion, chopped garlic cloves, and large chopped carrots, tomatoes, short ribs, and all remaining spices from the first cooking cycle. This step cooks the meat while also making a rich meat stock.
• Set the pot to cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, using a coarse grater or a zoodler, grate the beets and carrots and set aside. I used this old-fashioned salad shooter that I absolutely love.
• When the pot is done cooking, allow it to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes, and then release all pressure.
• Add the additional water, vegetables, and vinegar.
• Seal the pot and cook for 1 minute and high pressure. This will cook the vegetables just enough.
• When it is done, release all pressure quickly.
• Serve with fresh chopped dill and sour cream.
• You can also serve with a side of dark rye bread toasted with olive oil and rubbed with a garlic clove.

INSTANT POT BORSCHT

Steps:

• Mix beets with a little oil to coat and season with salt. Wrap in foil packet.
• Mix carrots and sweet potatoes with a little oil to coat and season with salt. Wrap in a second foil packet.
• Place meat, broth, tomatoes, and onion in instant pot. Put foil packets on top.
• Set for 55 minutes. Natural pressure release for 15 minutes.
• Remove foil packets and open carefully, transferring contents to instant pot. Stir gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with sour cream if desired.