Stew Odessa

1. 1

   Trim beef from bones and cut into 3 to 4-inch pieces.

2. 2

   To a pot of boiling water, add the beef and boil until no longer pink.

3. 3

   Drain.

4. 4

   Heat oil over medium heat until hot in a Dutch oven or stock pot, add chopped onions and brown evenly.

5. 5

   Add the beef, broth, and bay leaves, cover tightly and simmer 2 hours.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

7. 7

   Peel the potatoes, cut into 4-inch pieces and fry until golden brown and tender in oil that has been heated to 350 degrees F. Drain on paper towels.

8. 8

   Cut puff pastry into pieces that will fit over 6 ovenproof bowls.

9. 9

   To the bowls, add beef cubes, sauce, prunes, potatoes, garlic, dill, salt and pepper and cover with dough.

10. 10

    Bake for 20 minutes, until pastry is golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.