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easy beef wellington recipe

This straightforward Beef Wellington recipe combines tender beef fillet with a flavorful mushroom duxelles and crispy puff pastry, creating a stunning main course that is perfect for special occasions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 4 People
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Frying pan
  • 1 Food processor optional
  • 1 Cooking brush
  • 1 Plastic wrap
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef tenderloin
  • 8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • 1 package puff pastry 14 oz, thawed if frozen
  • 1 each egg, beaten For egg wash
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • optional fresh thyme For seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 7-10 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked down and any liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • While the mushrooms are cooling, season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper. In the same frying pan, sear the beef on all sides for about 2 minutes per side until browned. Remove from heat and brush all sides with Dijon mustard. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Lay out the prosciutto slices on a piece of plastic wrap, slightly overlapping. Spread the cooled mushroom mixture evenly over the prosciutto.
  • Place the seared beef in the center and wrap it tightly using the plastic wrap, forming a log. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle large enough to cover the beef completely. Remove the beef from the plastic wrap and place it in the center of the pastry.
  • Carefully fold the pastry over the beef, sealing the edges with a fork or by pinching them together. Cut any excess pastry and tuck the ends under.
  • Brush the pastry with the beaten egg to give it a golden finish. Make a few slits on top for steam to escape.
  • Place the wrapped beef on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crisp. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the beef reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
  • Allow the Beef Wellington to rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

For a more enriched flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the mushroom mixture.
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables for a complete meal.
Make sure the puff pastry is cold when wrapping the beef to ensure it bakes up flaky.