Easy Beef Wellington Recipe: A Gourmet Dinner Made Simple

Looking to impress your guests? This sophisticated dish is essentially an elevated, gourmet version of “meat in a blanket.” This easy Beef Wellington recipe is today’s star—let’s get started!

Ingredients for this Easy Beef Wellington:

1 tbsp heavy cream;
3 tbsp unsalted butter;
8 small mushrooms, finely chopped;
2 eggs, beaten;
½ tbsp red wine or grape juice;
4 tbsp breadcrumbs (or crushed saltine crackers);
1.1 lbs (500g) lean ground beef;
1 small onion, finely minced;
4 garlic cloves, minced;
Mozzarella cheese (optional);
1 tsp salt;
2 tbsp dried or fresh parsley;
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions;
Salt and pepper to taste;
1 tsp fresh basil, chopped.

How to make Easy Beef Wellington:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C);
In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, heavy cream, and salt;
Mix until well incorporated;
Place a large skillet over medium heat;
Add the butter and let it melt;
Sauté the mushrooms and onion until tender;
Add the garlic and basil, cooking until fragrant;
Pour in the red wine and stir well;
Increase the heat slightly and cook for a few minutes until the liquid reduces;
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely;
Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil;
Lightly flour a flat surface and lay out the puff pastry sheets;
Cut each sheet into quarters;
Spread a portion of the mushroom mixture onto the center of each square;
Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese over the mushrooms;
Shape the meat mixture and place it over each square;
Fold the corners of the pastry to seal;
Place on the baking sheet and score an “X” on the top of each Wellington;
Brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg;
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown;
Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes;
Serve and enjoy this delicious meal with your family!