SWEETIE PIES BEEF STEW RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 3 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper. Add beef in batches; shake to coat. In a large skillet, saute beef in oil until browned. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender. Add 1/4 cup water, stirring to scrape browned bits., Combine 1-1/2 cups water, tomato paste, Italian seasoning and basil; stir into skillet. Add bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender., Combine the remaining flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Discard bay leaf. Stir in potatoes, carrots and parsley. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish., On a floured surface, roll out pastry to fit dish. Place over filling; flute edges. Cut slits in top. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• In 11- or 12-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook carrots and potatoes in oil 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are browned and softened slightly. Add beef, gravy and rosemary; stir until well mixed, breaking up beef, if necessary. Cook about 4 minutes longer or until beef and gravy are heated through.
• Unroll pie crust on work surface. Roll into 12-inch circle. If desired, flute edge. Prick with fork several times. Place pie crust on top of beef mixture in skillet.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley. Cut into wedges to serve. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pot pie.