meatloaf peasant wellington
This is for everyone who loves Beef Wellington and could never get it right. I tried more than I care to count, and finally, I thought, why not just make it with meatloaf? Sounded good at the time and actually turned out fantastic. I took it to work with me, and it was a big hit, so I have made it since. One of my fellow night shift nurses said to me, "Hey, you should call this your peasant Wellington," and so it stuck. It is really easy and a make-ahead dish. So try your favorite meatloaf recipe and add the puff pastry to make you look like a star.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Turn a classic meatloaf into something truly special with this meatloaf Wellington. Made with ground beef, mushrooms, capers, and tomato paste, the meatloaf itself is rich and savory. It's stuffed inside a crunchy, golden brown puff pastry for a touch of elegance. A twist on Beef Wellington, it's perfect for a cozy dinner or a special meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef, 93/7% or choice
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs (plain)
- 1 can mushrooms stems/pieces (7 oz)
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons capers, chopped
- 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 package puff pastry sheet, thawed
- 1 large egg, slightly beaten, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
How To Make meatloaf peasant wellington
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the ground beef, Panko crumbs, mushrooms, tomato paste, capers, eggs, Worchestershire sauce, salt, and pepper gently so as not to dry out the meat. Place in a loaf pan with a removable bottom if you have one. -
Step 2Bake at 350 degrees for about 45-50 minutes. The juices on top will be clear, and you will know that the meatloaf is done.
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Step 3Remove the puff pastry and let it warm up. Let the meatloaf cool down while you lightly roll the puff pastry out, not much bigger than it is already, about 2 inches.
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Step 4Remove the meatloaf from the loaf pan. Place the meatloaf on the pastry, top down.
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Step 5Fold it like a present with the seam side down.
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Step 6Cut extra little leaves or whatever design you want out of the other pastry.
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Step 7Turn the pastry over. Place cutouts on top and sides of the pastry to decorate. Brush with the egg wash.
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Step 8Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
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Step 9Remove and serve with your favorite veggie. My kids used to bring the leftovers out for breakfast or to snack on while watching TV.
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