Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington is a classic dish that promises to impress at any gathering. Featuring tender beef tenderloin wrapped in a rich mushroom duxelles and flaky puff pastry, this gourmet delight is perfect for special occasions. With its stunning presentation and mouthwatering flavors, it’s sure to be the star of your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef tenderloin
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Let beef sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Finely chop mushrooms and herbs.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear beef for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped mushrooms for about 10 minutes until golden brown; add garlic and thyme.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface. Layer prosciutto, mushroom mixture, then the beef in the center. Wrap tightly.
- Refrigerate wrapped Wellington for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush pastry with egg wash and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to rest before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg