Butternut Squash and Beefy Mushroom Pot Pies w/Flakey Taleggio Crust.

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 4 slices thick cut bacon (chopped (optional)*)
• 2 1/2 pounds stew meat or short ribs (cubed into bite size pieces (optional)*)
• 2 carrots (chopped)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
• 8 ounces of mushrooms (sliced (use 12 ounces if using no meat))
• 1 1/2 -2 cups butternut squash (cubed (about 1/2 a small squash))
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt + pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) beer ( I used pumpkin beer)
• 2 cups beef broth (plus as needed)
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme + fresh thyme for stewing
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary + fresh rosemary for stewing
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
• 6 ounces taleggio cheese (cubed)
• 1 large egg (beaten)