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Beef Wellington

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Beef Wellington is a classic British dish featuring a tender fillet of beef coated with mushroom duxelles and pâté, wrapped in puff pastry and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lb center-cut beef tenderloin (fillet)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 6-8 slices prosciutto
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp pâté (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the beef tenderloin generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat and sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and let cool.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté shallots, garlic, and mushrooms until most moisture evaporates, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in thyme, season with salt and pepper, then cool completely to make duxelles.
  4. Brush the cooled beef with Dijon mustard evenly on all sides.
  5. Lay out prosciutto slices on plastic wrap overlapping them. Spread mushroom duxelles evenly over prosciutto, then place the beef on top and roll it tightly, wrapping with prosciutto using plastic wrap. Chill for 15 minutes.
  6. Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to a size large enough to wrap the beef completely.
  7. Unwrap beef roll and place in the center of the pastry. Fold pastry over the beef, sealing edges with beaten egg. Trim excess pastry and decorate if desired.
  8. Brush the entire pastry with egg wash. Chill for another 15 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the wrapped beef on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and beef registers 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
  11. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, serve beef wellington with a rich red wine sauce or a creamy mushroom sauce to enhance the flavors.

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