HERBED BEEF STEW WITH PUFF PASTRY

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Guests will be so surprised by the taste of this special dish. Puff pastry makes this dish seem fancy so I serve it to guests all the time.-Sara Martin, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 to 2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sliced celery (1/2-inch pieces)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon each dried parsley flakes, thyme and marjoram
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
1 cup cubed peeled butternut squash
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 to 2 packages (17.3 ounces each) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown the beef in oil; drain. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, broth, tomatoes and seasonings. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is almost tender. Discard bay leaves. Stir in squash and tapioca; return to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; let cool for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to 1/4-in. thickness. Using a 10-oz. ramekin for a pattern, cut out six pastry circles 1 in. larger than the diameter of the ramekin. , Fill six greased 10-oz. ramekins with beef mixture; top each with a pastry circle. Seal pastry to edges of ramekins; cut slits in each pastry. If desired, use the pastry scraps to cut out 30 strips. Twist strips; place five strips on each ramekin. Pinch edges to seal. Combine egg yolk and cream; brush over tops., Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 calories, Fat 35g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Parker Tompkins
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I'm going to make this stew for my next potluck.


Franklin Robinson
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Regina Morris
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms. Can I leave them out of the stew?


rifa Moni
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This recipe looks delicious. I can't wait to try it!


Ejaz Jaan
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I'm on a low-carb diet. Can I omit the puff pastry topping?


Income Climbers Club
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Can this recipe be made in a slow cooker?


Jeremy LeFlore
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I'm allergic to beef. Can I substitute another type of meat?


Richlove Charway
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This recipe is too complicated for me. I'll stick to simpler dishes.


Rajesh Upreti
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my puff pastry didn't rise. I'm not sure why.


Felicia Talley
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my stew turned out bland and watery.


nechirwan dolamari
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This stew is so flavorful and hearty. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


CH MR LYRICAL SENSOR
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Mubarok Hossain
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. It turned out great!


sughra sgoi
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.


Abid Waheed
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The puff pastry topping was a bit too much for me, so next time I'll try it without.


mohammed safran
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I added some extra vegetables to the stew, such as carrots and celery, and it turned out even better.


Igshaan Salie
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and comforting.


Kule Thoma
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation.


Shalaina Storts
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Gattuso Olayinka
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This herbed beef stew with puff pastry was an absolute delight! The beef was fork-tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The puff pastry topping added a perfect touch of flaky goodness.