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Creamy Beef Vol au Vents

Flaky puff pastry shells filled with savory beef smothered in a creamy herb sauce. This classic French dish is the perfect centerpiece for your Mother's Day brunch.

Creamy Beef Vol au Vents

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients: 13

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bake puff pastry shells according to package directions.

  2. Step 2

    In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until an internal temperature of 145°F for medium rare as measured by a meat thermometer. Remove beef from skillet; set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, tarragon and thyme to same skillet and heat over medium heat until hot. Cook 4 to 5 minutes until tender and all liquid is evaporated, stirring often. Return beef to skillet; stir in heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.

  4. Step 4

    Press shell centers down. Evenly divide beef mixture and spoon into center of shells. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Information

464 Calories

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11g SAT FAT

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20g PROTEIN

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3.6 mg IRON

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2.8 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving, 1 filled pastry shell: 464 Calories; 288 Calories from fat; 32g Total Fat (11 g Saturated Fat; 0.5 g Trans Fat; 3.2 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 15.5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 68 mg Cholesterol; 598 mg Sodium; 25 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.7 g Dietary Fiber; 2.8 g Total Sugars; 20 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 39 mg Calcium; 3.6 mg Iron; 431 mg Potassium; 0.4 mcg Vitamin D; 0.6 mg Riboflavin; 10.4 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 220 mg Phosphorus; 2.8 mg Zinc; 29.4 mcg Selenium; 70 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Phosphorus, and Choline.

Safe Handling Tips:

  • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
  • Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
  • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
  • Wash all produce prior to use.
  • Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
  • Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

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