Crock pot Borscht Stew

In a large pan brown the meat half at a time in hot oil drain off the fat

Meanwhile in a four or 5 quart crockpot combine the beats, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion and garlic.

Add the meat

In a bowl, combine beef broth, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, parsley, salt, dill, pepper, and baby add to the cooker

Cover and cook on low heat setting the 7 1/2 to 9 men half hours or on high heat setting the 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours

If using a low heat setting, turned to high heat setting and stir in cabbage

Cover and cook for 30 minutes longer on the high heat setting

Discard bay leaf and ladle into bowls.

Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream or yoghurt