Food Cooking Tips & Techniques This Two-Step Process Makes Peeling Beets a Breeze Peel your beets without making a mess. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 21, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: The Ellaphant in the Room Fuchsia fingers are inevitable, when it comes to handling beets, but preparing beets doesn't have to make your kitchen look like a scene from CSI. This two-step process minimizes the mess. Step 1: Contain juices by wrapping beets in foil. Either wrap 2 to 3 small beets together or 1 large one alone. Roast at 450 F until tender, 50 to 60 minutes. A paring knife should slide right in. Step 2: When the beets are cool enough to handle, use a paper towel to rub off the skins. Its lightly abrasive texture will make this messy job easier while keeping your cutting board (almost) stain-free. Now that you know how to prepare them, try some tasty beet recipes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit