Kindergarten-Style Beef Goulash with Gravy
This simple beef goulash with gravy is mild, tender and easy to prepare. Serve it with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice or buckwheat for a comforting everyday meal.
Updated : 13 November, 2026
Easy
About 30 min.
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Choose boneless beef for this recipe.
Step 2
Cut the beef into small pieces. Heat a little vegetable oil in a frying pan, add the meat and fry for a few minutes, until it changes color and begins to brown.
Step 3
Peel and rinse the onion and carrot. Chop the onion and coarsely grate the carrot.
Step 4
Add the onion and carrot to the meat and cook everything together for about 1 minute.
Step 5
In a separate cup, combine cold water with the tomato paste and flour. Stir until smooth and no flour lumps remain. Adjust the amount of water depending on how much gravy you want.
Step 6
Pour the sauce over the meat and bring to a boil. Season with salt and spices to taste. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 30–40 minutes, until the beef is tender.
Step 7
Serve the beef goulash with rice, buckwheat, pasta or mashed potatoes.