
Beef Wellington
Classic Beef Wellington with tender beef, mushroom duxelles, and flaky puff pastry.
40 mins
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef tenderloin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Nutrition Facts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Season the beef tenderloin generously with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and let cool, then brush with Dijon mustard.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, and thyme. Cook until mushrooms release their moisture and become a thick paste (duxelles), about 10 minutes. Let cool.
Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap. Arrange prosciutto slices in an overlapping layer. Spread the mushroom duxelles evenly over the prosciutto.
Place the seared beef in the center of the prosciutto-mushroom layer. Using the plastic wrap, tightly roll the prosciutto and mushrooms around the beef. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface. Unwrap the beef and place it in the center of the pastry. Fold the pastry over the beef, sealing the edges with egg wash. Trim excess pastry if needed.
Place the wrapped beef seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush the pastry with egg wash. Optionally, score the top lightly with a knife for decoration.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the internal temperature of the beef reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Chef's Tips
- Perfect Sear: Ensure the beef is dry before searing to achieve a good crust.
- Chilling: Letting the wrapped beef chill helps the pastry hold its shape during baking.
- Mushroom Duxelles: Cook until very dry to prevent soggy pastry.
- Pastry Tips: Avoid overworking the puff pastry to keep it flaky.
- Resting Time: Let the Beef Wellington rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Serving: Pair with a red wine reduction or creamy horseradish sauce.