INGREDIENTS
4-5 large red beets (about 2 to 2 1/2 lb), peeled and grated
1/2 medium onion (not chopped)
lemon juice from 1 lemon
3 cloves of garlic (peeled and crushed or finely chopped)
salt and pepper to taste (beets are sweet and usually need a lot of salt and pepper)
2 bay leaves
2 tsp dried marjoram leaves
Preparation
Place the grated beets, onion, garlic, and bay leaves in a large stainless steel stockpot. Pour in water to cover the beets by about 2 inches (about 12 cups). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer about 40 to 45 minutes or until the beets are tender. At the end add salt, pepper, and dried marjoram leaves and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with pierogi, krokiety or pasta of your choice.
