Ground Beef Wellington Recipe

If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the luxury of Beef Wellington without the luxury price tag, this ground beef wellington recipe is your answer. It’s a comfort food centerpiece—juicy, well-seasoned ground beef, loaded with veggies, wrapped up in a crisp, golden puff pastry. The flavors are classic, but the process is so much easier (and more forgiving) than the original. Make it for Sunday dinner, a special family meal, or whenever you want to wow your table with minimal fuss.

Why You’ll Love This Ground Beef Wellington

• Affordable & Accessible: Uses ground beef and everyday vegetables—no filet or fancy ingredients required.
• Ultimate Comfort Food: Think of it as a cross between classic Wellington and a supercharged meatloaf, all wrapped in buttery pastry.
• Flexible & Kid-Approved: Swap in your favorite veggies, use whatever herbs you have, and enjoy a meal that everyone at the table will love.
• Make Ahead & Freezer Friendly: Assemble up to a day ahead or freeze for later.

“Unroll your dough onto a sheet of parchment paper. If you want to elevate the presentation with an intricate lattice design or decorative cutouts, follow the styling steps in our Beef Wellington puff pastry recipe before brushing with your egg wash.

Instructions

1. Prep the Veggies:
   Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
   In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion, carrot, celery, potato, mushrooms, garlic, and herbs. Cook, stirring, until veggies are soft and onions are translucent (about 10 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.

2. Mix the Filling:
   To the cooled veggies, add ground beef, peas, salt, pepper, and half the beaten egg (save the rest for brushing the pastry). Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.

3. Assemble the Wellington:
   Dust your work surface with flour. Roll out the puff pastry to ¼-inch thickness (or use a ready-rolled sheet).
   Shape the beef mixture into a log and place in the center of the pastry.
   Brush pastry edges with remaining beaten egg. Roll up tightly, tucking ends under (like a burrito) and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

4. Finish and Bake:
   Brush the top with beaten egg.
   Use a sharp knife to make a few shallow decorative slits on top (don’t cut deep).
   Bake for 45–60 minutes, until pastry is deep golden and filling is cooked through.

5. Rest & Serve:
   Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve with gravy, red onion sauce, or your favorite sides.

Pro Tips & Variations

• Cool the filling before wrapping: Warm filling can make the pastry soggy.
• Customize the veggies: Swap in sweet potato, corn, asparagus, or whatever is in your fridge.
• Lean ground beef: Leaner beef helps avoid a soggy bottom, but not too lean—some fat adds flavor and juiciness.
• Bake on a rack: Placing the Wellington on a wire rack set over a baking sheet helps keep the bottom crisp.
• Leftovers: Store in the fridge for 2–3 days, or freeze unbaked for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.

This versatile pastry dough works beautifully whether you are rolling up a traditional holiday roast or catering to picky eaters. If you need a crowd-pleasing option that skips the fungi entirely, wrap this dough around the caramelized onion filling featured in our Beef Wellington without mushrooms tutorial.

What to Serve with Ground Beef Wellington

• Creamy mashed potatoes or Irish mashed potatoes
• Glazed carrots or lemon butter green beans
• Red onion gravy, mushroom Marsala sauce, or brown gravy

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