Smothered Roast Beef II

Description
In Romanian: Friptura inabusita II

Ingredients

 * 3 lbs / 1,5 kg lean beef
 * 1 onion
 * 2 – 3 garlic cloves
 * 1 medium carrot
 * 1 cup wine
 * 2 tablespoons lard
 * 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
 * salt, pepper
 * 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

 * 1) Brown the meat a little on all sides, using hot lard.
 * 2) Add a halved carrot, an onion, salt, garlic, pepper, wine and warm water to cover the meat.
 * 3) Cover and let boil until the meat is tender and there are only 2 – 3 tablespoons of liquid left.
 * 4) Remove the carrot, onion and garlic, sieve them and add them back to the pot.
 * 5) Add one tablespoon of tomato paste, 2 – 3 tablespoons of water and let come to another boil, turning the meat on all sides.
 * 6) Slice the meat, pour the sauce on top and serve with potatoes, boiled rice or boiled vegetables.
 * 7) Pour some melted butter on top of the side dish.