Beef Wellington

Cooking & Recipes | Great Britain

Cooking & Recipes | Great Britain

Classic Beef Wellington with tender beef fillet, mushroom duxelles, and puff pastry
Nutrition information

% of daily allowance

Protein
40 oz
80 %
Fat
35 oz
54 %
Sugar
3 oz
7 %

Beef Wellington Recipe – Classic and Luxurious Dish

Beef Wellington is a classic and luxurious dish that features a tender beef fillet wrapped in mushroom duxelles and puff pastry. This Beef Wellington recipe guides you through creating a perfect and impressive meal, ideal for special occasions.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 40 mins
Total: mins

Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2.2 lbs) beef fillet
  • 500 g (1.1 lbs) mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 150 g (5.3 oz) slices of ham (e.g. Parma or Serrano)
  • 1 roll of puff pastry
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh thyme leaves, optional
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, optional

Instruction:

  • Fillet Preparation: Season the beef fillet with salt and pepper, and sear all sides in a hot pan with olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and let it cool. Optionally brush with Dijon mustard.
  • Mushroom Duxelles: In the same pan, add butter and sauté shallots and garlic. Add finely chopped mushrooms and cook until all the liquid has evaporated. Season with salt, pepper, and optional thyme. Let it cool.
  • Artful Wrapping: Lay the ham slices overlapping on a piece of plastic wrap. Evenly spread the mushroom mixture on top. Place the beef fillet on it and wrap it tightly using the cling film. Chill for 15-30 minutes.
  • Puff Pastry Encasing: Roll out the puff pastry and wrap the ham-wrapped beef fillet in it. Seal the edges and brush with the beaten egg yolk.
  • Baking Magic: Bake the Beef Wellington in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for about 35-40 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown.
  • Resting Time: Let the Beef Wellington rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

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