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Jamie Oliver Minced Beef Wellington

Jamie Oliver Minced Beef Wellington
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Jamie Oliver’s Minced Beef Wellington is a pastry-wrapped dish made with seasoned minced beef, often mixed with mushrooms and herbs, then baked until golden. It delivers similar flavours to classic Wellington but with a simpler method and everyday ingredients.

Ingredients

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For the Filling

    • 600g minced beef

    • 1 small onion, finely chopped

    • 150g mushrooms, finely chopped

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    • 1 clove garlic, minced

    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)

    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

    • Salt and black pepper to taste

For Assembly

    • 1 sheet puff pastry

    • 1 egg, beaten (for glazing)

    • 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs (optional, for moisture control)

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Vegetables

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in mushrooms and cook until most of the moisture evaporates. Add garlic and thyme and cook briefly.

Step 2: Cool the Mixture

Remove from heat and allow the mushroom mixture to cool completely. This prevents soggy pastry.

Step 3: Prepare the Beef Filling

In a large bowl, combine minced beef, cooled mushroom mixture, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs if using. Mix gently until just combined.

Step 4: Shape the Filling

On a sheet of baking paper, shape the beef mixture into a compact log.

Step 5: Wrap in Pastry

Roll out puff pastry if needed. Place the beef log in the center and wrap pastry around it, sealing the edges underneath.

Step 6: Glaze

Brush the surface with beaten egg. Lightly score the top for decoration and to allow steam to escape.

Step 7: Bake

Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Step 8: Rest Before Slicing

Allow the Wellington to rest for 10 minutes before cutting. This helps retain juices.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/minced-beef-wellington/