3 qts. water
1 lb. boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
3/4 lb. fresh beets, peeled & grated or 1 can beets, drained & cut very fine
2 c. green cabbage, finely shredded
1 c. shredded carrots
1/4 c. instant minced onion
1 tbsp. dill or caraway seed
1/8 tsp. instant minced garlic
1-2 tbsp. lemon juice

In large saucepan, combine water and meat. Bring to a boiling point and skim foam from top. Stir in tomato paste, salt and black pepper. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add beets, cabbage, carrots, minced onion, dill seed and minced garlic. Simmer, uncovered 45 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in lemon juice to taste.