BEEF STEW SKILLET PIE

Beef Stew Skillet Pie image

Puff pastry makes a pretty topping for this homey skillet potpie. -Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless beef round steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 cups beef broth, divided
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
2 medium potatoes, cubed
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

In a large resealable container, combine 3 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper. Add beef in batches; shake to coat. Invert a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet onto parchment; trace circle around pan 1/4 in. larger than rim. Cut out circle and set aside. In same skillet, saute beef in oil until browned. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits., Combine 1-1/2 cups broth, tomato paste, Italian seasoning and basil; stir into skillet. Add bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 45 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots; cook until vegetables are tender, 20-25 minutes longer., Meanwhile, roll out puff pastry to fit skillet, using parchment circle as a guide; cut venting slits in pastry. Keep chilled until ready to use. , Combine the remaining flour and broth until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in peas and parsley. , Brush beaten egg around edge of skillet to help pastry adhere; carefully place pastry over filling. Using a fork, press pastry firmly onto rim of pan; brush with egg. Bake pie at 425° until pastry is dark golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 1088mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.