WEEKDAY BEEF STEW

Weekday Beef Stew image

Beef stew capped with flaky puff pastry adds a little surprise and joy to the weeknight menu. Make a salad and call your lucky companions to the table. -Daniel Anderson, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated beef roast au jus
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen vegetables for stew
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/4 cups water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Unfold puff pastry. Using a 4-in. round cookie cutter, cut out 4 circles. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 14-16 minutes., Meanwhile, shred beef with 2 forks; transfer to a large saucepan. Add tomatoes, vegetables and pepper; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Ladle stew into 4 bowls; top each with a pastry round.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 960mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 32g protein.