pour the oil in a pot, sautee onions until golden.

Throw in the grated carrots and the grated beets.

stir and leave to saute for about 10 minutes.

Add the tomato paste, stir and leave for another 10 minutes.

Add the meat, potatoes, and the garlic

Add water to the pot, and bring to boil

cover partially, lower the heat to medium/low

let simmer for about an hour

In an hour, add the diced celery and the sliced cabbage

Cook for another 30 minutes until the cabbage is soft.

pour into a bowl, with a dallop of sour cream (optional)