Winter Borscht with Brisket

Ingredients

  1. 3 pounds lean beef brisket, trimmed of any fat
  2. 4 quarts plus 2 cups water
  3. 3 onions, 2 halved, 1 finely chopped
  4. 3 carrots, 2 halved, 1 coarsely shredded
  5. 1 parsnip, halved
  6. 1 bay leaf
  7. 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  8. Kosher salt
  9. 2 large beets (1 1/2 pounds), scrubbed
  10. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  11. 1 thick slice of meaty bacon
  12. 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  13. 2 cups chopped green cabbage
  14. 3 all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  15. 1 cup chopped canned tomatoes
  16. 1 medium Granny Smith apple—peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  17. Freshly ground pepper
  18. 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  19. Pinch of sugar
  20. 3 garlic cloves, minced
  21. 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  22. Reduced-fat sour cream, chopped dill and sliced scallions, for serving

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