Ground Beef a la King

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022
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

Directions

  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.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 481 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 836mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 29g protein.