Name: Ground Beef a la King
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells; 1 pound fresh baby carrots, cut in half; 1-1/4 cups water, divided; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 package (8 ounces) sliced baby portobello mushrooms; 2 tablespoons chopped shallots; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instead of using puff pastry shells, this tasty dish can be served over mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells

1 pound fresh baby carrots, cut in half

1-1/4 cups water, divided

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

1 package (8 ounces) sliced baby portobello mushrooms

2 tablespoons chopped shallots

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted

1/4 cup tomato paste

1/4 cup dry red wine

1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1 Bake pastry shells according to package directions. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the carrots and 1 cup of water. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.

2 Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and shallots over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Combine flour and broth until smooth. Add the broth mixture, tomato paste, wine, tarragon, salt, pepper and remaining water to beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

3 Drain carrots; add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove top of pastry shells; fill with beef mixture.