Beef with Mushrooms

(Etli Mantar)

200 gr beef, cut in cubes
200 gr mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Cook the beef in a medium sized pot with 1 cup water on medium-low heat. Add the butter, olive oil, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomato paste, mushrooms and another cup water. Put the lid on and cook for another half hour on medium-low heat.

Serve with any kind of rice.

Note: Make sure not to wash the mushrooms as they will retain water and lose texture. Instead, wipe off with a damp paper towel.