Description
A delicious beef wellington recipe that combines tender beef, savory mushrooms, and flaky pastry for a culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 beef tenderloin (2 lbs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a pan and sear the beef on all sides. Remove and let cool.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté mushrooms, shallot, garlic, and thyme until dry. Cool.
- Spread mustard over the beef, then layer prosciutto and mushroom mixture.
- Roll the puff pastry around the beef, sealing edges with egg wash.
- Brush the pastry with egg wash and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Chill the beef before wrapping in pastry for easier handling.
- Use a sharp knife for clean slices.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: beef wellington, gourmet, dinner, British cuisine, special occasion