Description
Beef Wellington is a classic and luxurious dish featuring a tender beef fillet coated with mushroom duxelles and wrapped in flaky puff pastry. It’s perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 (2 lb) center-cut beef tenderloin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 lb mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat and sear the beef on all sides until browned. Let cool, then brush with Dijon mustard.
- In the same skillet, cook butter, shallot, garlic, and mushrooms over medium heat until all moisture evaporates and mixture is paste-like. Let cool completely.
- On a sheet of plastic wrap, layer prosciutto slices slightly overlapping. Spread mushroom mixture over prosciutto, then place beef in the center.
- Use the plastic wrap to tightly roll the beef into a log. Chill for 30 minutes to set the shape.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface. Remove plastic wrap from beef and place in the center of the pastry. Fold and seal pastry around the beef.
- Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and chill for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush with more egg wash and score top with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until pastry is golden and beef reaches desired doneness (125°F/52°C for medium-rare).
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.
- Serve with red wine sauce or gravy for extra richness.
- Chilling between steps helps maintain shape and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 150mg