Beefy Stew

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I haven't made this yet but just watched it being made on food network's 'sandra lee semi-homemade cooking' and it just looks too good to not post here for safe-keeping. You'll need 4 oven-proof mugs for this recipe.

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Steps

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Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper.

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Toss beef with flour in a large bowl to coat.

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Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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Add 1 / 3 of the beef to the hot oil and sear until browned on all sides , about 5 minutes.

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Using a slotted spoon , transfer beef to a clean bowl.

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Repeat with remaining beef in 2 more batches.

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Add beef broth and bring to a simmer , scraping with a wooden spoon to loosen brown bits on bottom.

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Return all beef and any accumulated juices to pot.

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Add soup and simmer , uncovered , until liquid thickens slightly and beef is tender , about 15 minutes.

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Divide stew equally among 4 oven-proof mugs.

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On a floured surface , cut puff pastry into 4 , 4-inch rounds.

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Moisten rims of mugs with water then gently adhere puff pastry to each mug.

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Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until golden brown , about 12 minutes.

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Ingredients

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cube steaks, salt & freshly ground black pepper, flour, vegetable oil, reduced-sodium beef broth, vegetable soup, frozen puff pastry