How to Cut Beets

Learn how to trim, clean, peel, and cut beets.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings beet

Calories 35kcal

Trim the beet by slicing off the root, stem, and leaves.
Scrub the beet under running water using a vegetable brush, scouring pad, paper towel, or your hands to remove dirt.
If desired, peel the beet with a swivel peeler or a paring knife to remove the skin.
Slice the beet into discs about ½-inch thick (or thicker depending on your needs).
Stack the discs on top of each other, making sure the one on the bottom lays flat on the cutting board. Cut the discs into ½-inch wide sticks.
Slice the sticks crosswise into cubes of your desired size.

Diced beets can be roasted or added to soups, curries, stir fries, and hashes.
If you are cooking beets whole, stop after the trimming and cleaning steps. You can remove the skin from cooked beets after cooking.