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Serves 4 6 frozen breakfast sausages 1 tablespoon oil 1 pound round steak, cut into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup flour 4 carrots, cut into bite-size pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 3/4 cup beef broth 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water 1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed In a skillet, brown the sausages lightly in oil over medium-high heat. To reduce fat, poke holes in the sausages while cooking. Transfer the sausages to a cutting board, slice, and transfer to the slow cooker. In a bag, shake the beef with the flour until well coated. In the same skillet, lightly brown the steak pieces in the sausage drippings over medium-high heat. Transfer the steak to the slow cooker, along with the sausage, carrots, onions, mushrooms, broth, basil, pepper and salt. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours. 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