Borscht Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
• 1 (1 1/4 pound) section bone-in beef shank with a lot of meat, or 1 pound beef stew meat , excess fat trimmed
• 1 large onion , chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 8 cups beef broth or beef stock , divided
• 4 large beets (about 1 1/2 pounds ), peeled and chopped
• 4 carrots ( 1 pound ), peeled and chopped
• 1 large russet potato ( 6 ounces ), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh dill , divided
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 cup sour cream
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste