Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 6 -8 cups water
  • 1 large white onion, thickly sliced
  • 1 large beet, cut into strips
  • 4 inches fresh ginger, cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup barley (or brown rice)
  • 2 carrots, diced finely
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, minced (optional)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 12 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dill
  • 1 tablespoon basil (fresh basil for garnish)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup sour cream

Method

  • Place beef, water, onion, beet, ginger, barley or rice, lemon grass, garlic, salts, pepper, dill in large pot and bring to boil, stir and cover.
  • Bring down heat to medium or medium high, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook until everything done and tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Taste and add more seasonings if needed.
  • Add carrots, cook another five minutes.
  • Remove from heat and pour into bowls.
  • Add lemon juice to taste.
  • Top with fresh spinach, basil and a dab of sour cream.