Definition of «to boil the beets»

"To boil the beets" means to cook beets in boiling water until they become soft and tender.

I do NOT recommend using boiled beets, they will result in a cake that is too wet. (yupitsvegan.com)
I was very confused about boiling the beets and honey as boiling means adding water to a pot to me. (elanaspantry.com)
(If you don't have a steamer basket, you can boil the beets for about 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.) (bonberi.com)
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