Harvard beets

plural noun

1. sliced or diced beets cooked in a mixture of sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, and water.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Harvard beets¹

After Harvard University

Example Sentences

There were Harvard beets; certainly they were canned, but my mother thickened their sauce with cornstarch and seasoned them to sweet-tart perfection.

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This popular recipe was called Harvard beets, perhaps in reference to the deep-red color emblematic of that famous institution.

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