GROUND BEEF WELLINGTON

Ground Beef Wellington image

Trying new recipes is one of my favorite hobbies. It's also the most gratifying. What could beat the smiles and compliments of the ones you love? This recipe is easy yet fancy, perfect for when it's just you and one kid or a friend.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound ground beef
1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
Large egg, lightly beaten, optional
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

In a saucepan, saute mushrooms in butter until softened. Stir in flour and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until blended. Gradually add the cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside., In a bowl, combine the egg yolk, onion, 2 tablespoons mushroom sauce, salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2 loaves. Separate crescent dough into 2 rectangles on a baking sheet. Seal perforations. Place a meat loaf on each rectangle. Bring dough edges together and pinch to seal. If desired, brush with egg wash. Bake at 350° until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into meat loaf reads 160°, 24-28 minutes., Meanwhile, warm remaining sauce over low heat; stir in parsley. Serve sauce with Wellingtons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 37g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.