Description
All the comfort of classic beef Wellington—tender meat, golden pastry, and cozy flavor—without the fancy price tag. This budget-friendly version uses ground beef and hearty veggies, wrapped in buttery puff pastry for a family-approved, weeknight-ready dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- Olive oil
- 4 sprigs rosemary or thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
- Flour, for dusting
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté onion, carrot, celery, potatoes, garlic, and herbs in olive oil until tender (6–8 minutes). Cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine veggie mix, ground beef, peas, salt, pepper, and half the beaten egg. Mix well by hand.
- Roll out the puff pastry to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Form the beef mixture into a log and place in the center of the pastry. Brush edges with egg and roll up to seal, tucking ends under.
- Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with remaining egg.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 45–60 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing with a serrated knife. Serve warm.
Notes
Cool the filling before wrapping to keep the pastry crisp. Customize with different vegetables or use ground turkey, pork, or plant-based meat for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg