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Minced Beef Wellington

Delicious Minced Beef Wellington: Your New Family Favorite

This Minced Beef Wellington transforms a classic dish into an accessible and budget-friendly delight for families.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Minced Beef can substitute with minced pork, chicken, or lamb
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Mushrooms finely chopped, optional
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard or horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons Thyme or Parsley fresh
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry thawed
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • small bowl
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add some oil and sauté onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  3. Add mushrooms if using, cooking until moisture is released, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the minced beef, season with thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  5. Stir in mustard and breadcrumbs, mix well, and transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
  6. Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick and place cooled beef mixture in the center.
  7. Fold pastry over the filling, sealing the edges tightly, seam side down on the baking sheet.
  8. Beat an egg and brush it on the top of the pastry, optionally score the top with a knife.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
  10. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is make-ahead friendly; you can assemble and refrigerate before baking.

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