Weekday Beef Stew

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Unfold puff pastry. Using a 4-in. round cookie cutter, cut out 4 circles. Place 2 in. apart on a greased

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   . Bake until golden brown, 14-16 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, shred beef with 2 forks; transfer to a large saucepan. Add tomatoes, vegetables and pepper; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.

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   Ladle stew into 4 bowls; top each with a pastry round.

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