Description
This Minced Beef Wellington is a delicious and elegant twist on the classic dish, featuring a savory mixture of minced beef and vegetables encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a special dinner, it combines the rich flavors of rosemary-infused vegetables with tender beef, all baked to a golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, chopped into 1 cm cubes
- 1 carrot, chopped into 1 cm cubes
- 1 stalk celery, chopped into 1 cm cubes
- 1 medium potato, chopped into 1 cm cubes
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves picked and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Beef Mixture
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb 1⅔ oz (500g) good quality minced beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten (divided)
Pastry
- 1 lb 1⅔ oz (500g) puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the Wellington.
- Cook Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, potato, and chopped rosemary. Cook for about 8 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Add the minced garlic during the last minute of cooking. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a large bowl and allow them to cool completely.
- Prepare Filling: To the cooled vegetables, add the minced beef, salt, black pepper, and half of the beaten egg. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined, forming the filling.
- Assemble Wellington: Roll out the puff pastry to the size of a small tea towel. Place the beef filling along one long edge of the pastry. Brush the edges of the pastry with the remaining beaten egg, then carefully roll the pastry around the filling, sealing the edges and pinching the ends to fully encase the filling.
- Bake: Place the rolled pastry seam-side down on a baking tray. Brush the top with the remaining beaten egg to achieve a golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Allow the Wellington to rest briefly, then slice and serve warm. Optionally, accompany with your favorite gravy for extra flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the vegetable mixture is fully cooled before adding the beef to prevent partially cooking the meat prematurely.
- Sealing the pastry edges well is crucial to prevent filling leakage during baking.
- Using good quality minced beef adds to the flavor and texture of the dish.
- Leftover Wellington can be refrigerated and gently reheated, but it’s best enjoyed fresh.
- You can add herbs like thyme or parsley to the filling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
