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Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington

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1h 30m๐Ÿ”ฅ MediumDinnerMain courseParty

Beef Wellington is a classic British dish featuring a tender beef fillet coated with mushroom duxelles and wrapped in flaky puff pastry, perfect for a special occasion.

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

๐Ÿฅฉ Proteins

Beef fillet600 g
Prosciutto150 g

๐Ÿฅฆ Vegetables

Mushrooms250 g
Onion1 unit
Garlic2 clove

๐ŸŒพ Grains & Cereals

Puff pastry500 g

๐Ÿฅš Eggs

Egg1 unit

๐Ÿด Other

Dijon mustard2 tablespoon

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Spices & Herbs

Thyme2 sprig
Saltto taste pinch
Pepperto taste pinch

๐Ÿซ’ Oils & Fats

Olive oil2 tablespoon

๐Ÿ”ช Preparation

Do this before you start cooking

  • Preheat oven to 200ยฐC
  • Finely chop the mushrooms, onions, and garlic
  • Season the beef fillet with salt and pepper
  • Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface

๐Ÿ“‹ Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sautรฉ the onions and garlic until soft.

2

Add the mushrooms and thyme, cooking until the moisture evaporates, then let cool.

3

Sear the beef fillet in the same pan for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned, then let cool.

4

Spread Dijon mustard over the cooled beef fillet.

5

Lay out prosciutto slices on a sheet of cling film, slightly overlapping.

6

Spread the cooled mushroom mixture over the prosciutto.

7

Place the beef on top of the mushrooms and roll tightly using the cling film, then chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.

8

Remove the beef from the cling film and place it in the center of the puff pastry.

9

Wrap the pastry around the beef, sealing the edges with beaten egg.

10

Brush the top with egg wash and make a few slits for steam to escape.

11

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

12

Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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