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Beef Stew in Crust with Potatoes and Mushrooms

17/11/2023

The beef stew in crust is a rich and flavorful dish, perfect for a comforting dinner. Here is the recipe with an Italian twist.

Ingredients

  • 800 g of beef stew
  • 200 g of mushrooms (champignon or porcini)
  • 500 g of potatoes
  • 1 roll of puff pastry
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 sprig of rosemary
  • 1 glass of red wine
  • Meat broth as needed
  • Flour as needed for flouring the meat
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 egg yolk to brush the puff pastry

Preparation

  1. Begin by cleaning and cutting the mushrooms into not too thin slices and the potatoes into medium-sized cubes. Finely chop the onion and garlic.

  2. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil and lightly sauté the onion and garlic. Add the floured stew and brown the meat on all sides until it is well sealed.

  3. Deglaze with red wine and let the alcohol evaporate. Add the mushrooms, potatoes, rosemary, salt, pepper and cover with meat broth until it is fully covered. Cook over medium-low heat for at least 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the meat is tender, adding broth if necessary.

  4. Once the stew is cooked, allow it to cool down. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 200 °C.

  5. Roll out the puff pastry and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. In the center of the pastry, pour the now cool stew, leaving a free edge of about 2 cm. Close the pastry by sealing the edges well.

  6. Brush the surface of the puff pastry with the beaten egg yolk to obtain a golden crust.

  7. Bake and cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden and crunchy.

Once ready, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This dish can be accompanied by a robust red wine, which pairs well with the richness of the stew.

Curiosity

The stew in crust can be personalized in many ways, for example by adding aromatic herbs such as thyme or marjoram, or by including other seasonal vegetables. In addition, the choice of mushrooms can significantly influence the flavor of the dish: porcini will offer a more intense taste compared to champignons.

Beef Stew in Crust with Potatoes and Mushrooms