Pastry-Topped Beef Stew
Pastry-Topped Beef Stew
Brimming with beef and vegetables, this rustic and savory stew is especially enticing because it's topped with a flaky puff pastry round.
- Thaw: 40 minutes
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 40 minutes
- Bake: 10 minutes
- Serves: 4
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Tip
Previous tipA lattice pattern can be created by topping the Puff Pastry with a metal cooling rack, then turning it at a right angle halfway through the baking.
When cutting Puff Pastry, the sharper the knife or pastry cutter, the better. A dull edge can cement layers together and prevent pastry from rising.
To create a tart with an extra puffy crust: take a knife and score two lines around the edge, then prick the area inside this border with a fork.
Puff Pastry can be stored in the freezer in the original packaging for up to 6 months.
Top Crust
Thawing and Rolling Puff Pastry
Recipe
Ingredients
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All-purpose flour
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1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed according to package directions
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1 1/2 lb. beef cube steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
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Ground black pepper
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2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 can (18.6 ounces) Campbell's® Select Harvest™ Vegetable Medley Soup
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1/2 cup Swanson® Beef Broth
Directions
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Heat the oven to 425°F. Sprinkle the work surface with the flour. Unfold the pastry sheet on the floured surface. Cut the pastry into 4 (4-inch) circles with a cutter. Place the pastry circles onto a baking sheet.
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Bake for 10 minutes or until the pastry circles are golden brown.
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Season the beef with the black pepper. Coat the beef with 2 tablespoons flour.
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Heat the oil in a 6-quart saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the beef in 2 batches and cook until it's well browned, stirring often. Pour off any fat.
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Stir the soup and broth in the saucepot and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 15 minutes or until the beef is cooked through and the sauce is thickened.
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Divide the stew among 4 serving bowls. Top each with 1 pastry circle.
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Recipe Note: The puff pastry circles and the stew can be stored separately for up to 2 days. Refrigerate the stew in a tightly sealed container. Place the pastry circles in a resealable plastic bag and store at room temperature. To reheat the stew, stir the stew and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling.
Comments
Submitted by:
Lawrence C.
Date: 2/18/2006
"This is a great tasting recipe!"
Submitted by:
K M.
Date: 2/12/2007
"MY FAMILY LOVED IT. DIDN'T HAVE ANY LEFTOVERS"