Description
Beef Wellington is a classic dish that features a tender beef tenderloin coated with mushrooms and wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 17.3 ounces), thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Season the beef tenderloin generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the beef from the skillet and let it cool, then brush it with Dijon mustard.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped mushrooms and garlic, cooking until the mushrooms release their moisture and become golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Lay out the prosciutto slices on a sheet of plastic wrap, slightly overlapping, and spread the cooled mushroom mixture over the prosciutto.
- Place the beef on top and roll it tightly using the plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, unwrap the beef from the plastic wrap, and place it in the center of the pastry.
- Fold the pastry over the beef, sealing the edges, and trim any excess pastry. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet and brush the top with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the internal temperature of the beef reaches 125°F for medium-rare.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding a layer of pâté or a sprinkle of blue cheese on top of the mushroom mixture before wrapping.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, mix in some chopped jalapeños with the mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Beef Wellington, classic dish, tenderloin, puff pastry