Buraczki Zasmażane (Warm Grated Beets)

Name: Buraczki Zasmażane (Warm Grated Beets)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Polish (traditional)
Ingredients: 2 lb beets (roasted or boiled until tender, peeled); 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp flour; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp sour cream (optional)

Prep 10 min Cook 15 min Total 25 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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Lemon keeps the beets vivid red and balances their earthy sweetness.

Ingredients

2 lb beets roasted or boiled until tender, peeled
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp sour cream optional

Method

01

Coarsely grate the cooked beets.
02

Melt butter, stir in flour 1 minute.
03

Add beets, lemon, sugar and salt; cook 5 minutes until hot and glossy.
04

Stir in sour cream if using and serve warm.

Notes & swaps

Lemon keeps the beets vivid red and balances their earthy sweetness.

Buraczki Zasmażane (Warm Grated Beets)

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