Description
Beef Wellington wraps succulent steak in buttery pastry, creating a classic British comfort dish that melts in your mouth. Flaky golden layers and tender meat make this showstopper perfect for special dinners when comfort calls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3–4 cups frozen hash browns or thinly sliced cooked potatoes
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even heating.
- Grab a large skillet and crumble 1 pound ground beef over medium heat. Cook until completely browned, breaking meat into small pieces.
- Incorporate 1 finely chopped small onion and 2 minced garlic cloves into the beef. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon paprika over the mixture.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving the seasoned beef mixture ready for the next step.
- Whisk together 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup, ½ cup sour cream, and ¼ cup milk in a separate mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to coat the beef evenly.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by lightly coating with cooking spray or butter.
- Spread 3 ½ cups frozen hash browns or thinly sliced potatoes across the bottom of the dish, creating an even base layer.
- Carefully pour the beef and cream mixture over the potatoes, distributing it uniformly.
- Add the remaining hash browns or potato slices across the top of the beef layer.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese over the entire surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Always brown ground beef thoroughly to develop deep, rich flavor and prevent watery texture.
- Drain excess fat after cooking beef to keep the casserole from becoming greasy and heavy.
- Layer potatoes carefully to ensure even cooking and create a crispy, golden top crust that adds wonderful texture.
- Consider swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version of this comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 462 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 736 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg