Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington is an elegant dish of beef tenderloin coated with pâté and duxelles, wrapped in puff pastry, and baked to perfection.
Preparation
Step 1
Season beef tenderloin with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear beef on all sides until browned.
Step 3
Remove from heat and brush with Dijon mustard.
Step 4
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms and garlic until tender.
Step 5
Spread mushroom mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap.
Step 6
Place beef on top and wrap tightly, then chill in the refrigerator.
Step 7
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 8
Roll out puff pastry and place chilled beef in the center.
Step 9
Wrap pastry around beef, sealing edges with beaten egg.
Step 10
Place on a baking sheet and brush with more beaten egg.
Step 11
Bake for 25-30 minutes until pastry is golden brown.
Step 12
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Preparation time40 minutes
Cooking time30 minutes
Total time1 hour 10 minutesDifficulty level
Hard
Dishes
6
Allergens
Gluten, Eggs, Dairy
Cuisine
British Cuisine
Diet type
Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition facts
Rich and indulgent with high protein content.
Ingredients
- 1 kg beef tenderloin
- 200g mushrooms, finely chopped
- 100g pâté
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Black pepper