Poor Man's Beef Wellington | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons Essence
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 pound button mushrooms, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• Mashed Potatoes
• 3/4 cup diced smoked Gouda
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar
• 2 sheets puff pastry