Beef Wellington
Fairly difficult
Fairly expensive
A decadent showstopper from Season 5, Episode 3, where Emily serves this wrapped beef tenderloin amid engagement drama—crispy pastry, earthy mushrooms, and juicy beef make it unforgettable
Prep
45m
Cook
45m
| Category: | Beef & Pork |
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Ingredients
For
4
Serving(s)
For the Beef:
| 2 pounds Beef Tenderloin, center cut, trimmed |
| 2 Tablespoons olive oil |
| 1/4 teaspoon salt - to taste |
| 1/4 teaspoon pepper - to taste |
| 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard |
For the Duxelles (Mushroom Filling)
| 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, finely chopped |
| 2 shallots, minced |
| 2 medium garlic cloves, minced |
| 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter |
| 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves |
| 1/4 teaspoon salt - to taste |
| 1/8 teaspoon pepper - to taste |
Assembly
| 8 thin prosciutto slices |
| 1 sheet (14 ounces) puff pastry (thawed, about 14 oz) |
| 1 large egg, beaten |
| 2 Tablespoons English mustard or horseradish for extra kick Instructions - Optional |
Beef Wellington Directions
- Pat beef dry; season generously. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat; sear beef 2-3 min per side until browned. Brush with Dijon; cool completely (fridge 30 min).
- For duxelles: In a food processor, pulse mushrooms to a fine chop. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium; sauté shallots/garlic 2 min. Add mushrooms, thyme, salt/pepper; cook 10 min until dry and paste-like. Cool.
- On plastic wrap, lay prosciutto in overlapping rows to form a rectangle. Spread duxelles evenly over prosciutto. Place beef in center; roll tightly using wrap to enclose. Chill 15 min.
- Roll out puff pastry on floured surface to ¼-inch thick. Unwrap beef; place on pastry, fold edges to seal like a present. Chill 15 min more.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush pastry with egg wash; score lightly for design. Bake 35-40 min (internal 125°F for medium-rare). Rest 10 min; slice into 4-6 portions.
Nutrition facts
Serving size 1 -1/2" slice lactose free
Per Serving
| Kcal: | 580 kcal |
| Fibers (g): | 2g |
| Sodium (mg): | 720mg |
| Carbs: | 20g |
| Sugar (g): | 2g |
| Fat: | 38g |
| Saturated fat (g): | 15g |
| Cholesterol: | 120mg |
| Proteins: | 35g |
