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Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper to taste, then set this aside as well.
Give them a good stir and cook for about 6 minutes or until softened and caramelized.

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Now, add in the carrot chunks and cook them for another 2 minutes.
Slightly increase the heat, then mix them all together, bring it to a simmer, and cover.
Remove the cooked bacon but leave the drippings in the pan.

Add the mushrooms and let them cook for about 5 minutes until it is nice and golden.
Put the cooked bacon back into the skillet, then toss them together before you stir in the stew.
Bring it to a simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.

Then, remove it from the stove and let it cool.
Pour the stew into a pie dish and spread it out evenly.
Place a puff pastry on top, crimp up the edges, then brush it with egg yolk.
Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
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