Description

This Easy Ground Beef Wellington is a budget-friendly twist on the classic dish, made with ground beef, mushrooms, onions, and herbs wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry. It’s a cozy, impressive meal perfect for family dinners or special occasions without the cost and effort of traditional beef Wellington.

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

4 tablespoons saltine crackers or bread crumbs, crushed

2 tablespoons dried parsley (or fresh, chopped)

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cream (or milk)

3 tablespoons butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, chopped

1/2 cup red wine or grape juice

1 teaspoon basil (or fresh, chopped)

Mozzarella cheese (optional)

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, mix together the eggs, ground beef, crackers or breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and cream until combined. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms release moisture and onions are translucent.
Reduce heat to medium, add garlic, red wine, and basil. Increase heat to high and cook until liquid reduces. Remove from heat and let cool.
Lightly grease a baking sheet. On a floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheets and cut each into 4 squares.
Spread mushroom mixture evenly on pastry squares. Top with a thin layer of mozzarella, if using.
Place 1/2 cup of the meat mixture (shaped into flattened balls) over the mushrooms.
Fold pastry corners over the meat, pinching seams to seal. Use beaten egg if needed.
Place seam-side down on prepared sheet. Cut slits on top and brush with cream or egg.
Bake 30–40 minutes, until pastry is golden brown and meat is cooked through (160°F/71°C internal temperature).
Serve hot, with brown gravy if desired.

Notes

Substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef if preferred.

Use cheddar, Gruyère, or Swiss instead of mozzarella for different flavor profiles.

For a vegetarian version, replace meat with a mix of lentils, mushrooms, and quinoa.

Make ahead and refrigerate unbaked; bake fresh for best results.

To reheat, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes or microwave briefly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bundle
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 115mg