Ingredients

• 500 g. beef
• 300 - 400 g. potatoes, cut into small pieces
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 12 tablespoons tomato paste
• 500 ml water
• 3 - 4 garlic cloves
• 3 - 4 bay leaves
• turmeric
• paprika
• oregano
• parsley, chopped
• caraway
• basil
• cilantro, chopped
• 2 - 3 white button mushrooms, chopped
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the frying pan, add oil, potatoes, salt, and fry over medium heat, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cut the beef into chunks and dust with flour. Add beef, onions, and fry 10 - 15 minutes until brown.
3. Add water and the remaining ingredients, including salt, black pepper and herbs/spices to taste. Mix thoroughly.
4. Cover the pan with a lid and stew for about 60 - 80 minutes over low heat.

Serves 2 - 3.

Attribution: Beef Goulash by Yaroslav de la Peña Smirnov