Best 10 Beef Wellington Wonderful Recipes

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Beef Wellington is a classic dish that is sure to impress your guests. It consists of a tenderloin wrapped in pâté, prosciutto, and puff pastry. The dish is then baked until the pastry is golden brown and the beef is cooked to your desired doneness. Beef Wellington can be a bit time-consuming to make, but it is well worth the effort. With the right recipe and a little practice, you can create a Beef Wellington that will be the star of your next dinner party.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BEST EVER BEEF WELLINGTON RECIPE



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Best Ever Beef Wellington Recipe is a decadent tender and juicy beef tenderloin with a layer of mustard, mushroom sauce and prosciutto wrapped in a soft, buttery pastry that is cooked until golden brown. A holiday favorite!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-3 pound beef tenderloin
salt and pepper
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 pound mushrooms (we used Bella)
1/4 cup onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic
6-8 slices prosciutto
3 Tablespoons yellow mustard
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if using frozen)
2 eggs (beaten)

Steps:

  • Generously salt and pepper your tenderloin. In a large skillet over medium high heat add the olive oil. Sear the tenderloin on each side foe about 2-3 minutes until it gets a golden brown crust. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a food processor, add the mushrooms, garlic, and onion. Pulse in the food processor until it becomes a puree. Heat your skillet to medium high and add the mixture. Sauté the mushrooms until you have the moisture has left. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Roll out some plastic wrap and lay the prosciutto so they are even and overlap. Spread the mushroom mixture on top leaving an inch boarder from the sides. Rub the mustard on the tenderloin and then roll the tenderloin up in the prosciutto and mushroom mixture folding up the sides around the tenderloin as you roll. Wrap the plastic wrap tightly around the beef and refrigerated for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll the puff pastry sheet out on a lightly floured surface. Place the tenderloin in the center. Brush the egg mixture around the tenderloin on the sheet and roll the tenderloin tightly in the pastry. Brush the remaining egg mixture on the outside of the pastry and cut slits in the top.
  • Bake until the pastry is golden and the beef registers to 120 degrees for medium rare. About 45 minutes. Remove the from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 254 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEEF WELLINGTON



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Gordon Ramsay's version of the classic steak dish - a showstopping centrepiece on a special occasion

Provided by Gordon Ramsay

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

a good beef fillet (preferably Aberdeen Angus) of around 1kg/2lb 4oz
3 tbsp olive oil
250g/9oz chestnut mushroom, include some wild ones if you like
50g/2oz butter
1 large sprig fresh thyme
100ml/3.5 fl oz dry white wine
12 slices prosciutto
500g/1lb 2oz pack puff pastry, thawed if frozen
a little flour, for dusting
2 egg yolks beaten with 1 tsp water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7.
  • Sit the 1kg beef fillet on a roasting tray, brush with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with pepper, then roast for 15 mins for medium-rare or 20 mins for medium. When the beef is cooked to your liking, remove from the oven to cool, then chill in the fridge for about 20 mins.
  • While the beef is cooling, chop 250g chestnut (and wild, if you like) mushrooms as finely as possible so they have the texture of coarse breadcrumbs. You can use a food processor to do this, but make sure you pulse-chop the mushrooms so they don't become a slurry.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil and 50g butter in a large pan and fry the mushrooms on a medium heat, with 1 large sprig fresh thyme, for about 10 mins stirring often, until you have a softened mixture.
  • Season the mushroom mixture, pour over 100ml dry white wine and cook for about 10 mins until all the wine has been absorbed. The mixture should hold its shape when stirred.
  • Remove the mushroom duxelle from the pan to cool and discard the thyme.
  • Overlap two pieces of cling film over a large chopping board. Lay 12 slices prosciutto on the cling film, slightly overlapping, in a double row.
  • Spread half the duxelles over the prosciutto, then sit the fillet on it and spread the remaining duxelles over.
  • Use the cling film's edges to draw the prosciutto around the fillet, then roll it into a sausage shape, twisting the ends of cling film to tighten it as you go.
  • Chill the fillet while you roll out the pastry.
  • Dust your work surface with a little flour. Roll out a third of the 500g pack of puff pastry to a 18 x 30cm strip and place on a non-stick baking sheet.
  • Roll out the remainder of the 500g pack of puff pastry to about 28 x 36cm.
  • Unravel the fillet from the cling film and sit it in the centre of the smaller strip of pastry.
  • Beat the 2 egg yolks with 1 tsp water and brush the pastry's edges, and the top and sides of the wrapped fillet.
  • Using a rolling pin, carefully lift and drape the larger piece of pastry over the fillet, pressing well into the sides.
  • Trim the joins to about a 4cm rim. Seal the rim with the edge of a fork or spoon handle.
  • Glaze all over with more egg yolk and, using the back of a knife, mark the beef Wellington with long diagonal lines taking care not to cut into the pastry.
  • Chill for at least 30 mins and up to 24 hrs. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.
  • Brush the Wellington with a little more egg yolk and cook until golden and crisp - 20-25 mins for medium-rare beef, 30 mins for medium. Allow to stand for 10 mins before serving in thick slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763 calories, Fat 48 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Protein 50 grams protein, Sodium 2.46 milligram of sodium

CLASSIC BEEF WELLINGTONS



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Perfect for holidays, this beef Wellington recipe is also impressively easy. Find ready-made puff pastry sheets in the frozen food section. -Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steaks with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, brown steaks in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and refrigerate until chilled., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir in remaining salt and pepper; cool to room temperature., Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each puff pastry sheet into a 14x9-1/2-in. rectangle. Cut into two 7-in. squares (use scraps to make decorative cutouts if desired). Place a steak in the center of each square; top with mushroom mixture. Lightly brush pastry edges with water. Bring opposite corners of pastry over steak; pinch seams to seal tightly., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cut four small slits in top of pastry. Arrange cutouts over top if desired. Brush with egg., Bake 25-30 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 945 calories, Fat 51g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 866mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

THE ULTIMATE BEEF WELLINGTON



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For an elegant main course, wrap tender filet mignon in buttery pastry for Tyler Florence's Ultimate Beef Wellington recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 7h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 46

3 pints (1 1/2 pounds) white button mushrooms
2 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 3-pound center cut beef tenderloin (filet mignon), trimmed
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 thin slices prosciutto
6 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves only
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Flour, for rolling out puff pastry
1 pound puff pastry, thawed if using frozen
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Minced chives, for garnish
Green Peppercorn Sauce, recipe follows
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Fresh Herbs and Garlic, recipe follows
Warm Wilted Winter Greens, recipe follows
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, sliced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
1 cup brandy
1 box beef stock
2 cups cream
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
1/2 cup green peppercorns in brine, drained, brine reserved
2 pints fingerling potatoes
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 to 3 sprigs fresh sage
3 sprigs fresh thyme
6 cloves garlic, left unpeeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus for sheet pan
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 pint walnuts, for garnish
3 bunches assorted winter greens (such as Swiss chard, radicchio, or escarole), washed, stemmed, and torn into pieces
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, for garnish
Parmesan shavings, for garnish
1 shallot, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the Duxelles:
  • To make the Duxelles: Add mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and thyme to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add butter and olive oil to a large saute pan and set over medium heat. Add the shallot and mushroom mixture and saute for 8 to 10 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
  • For the Beef:
  • To prepare the beef: Tie the tenderloin in 4 places so it holds its cylindrical shape while cooking. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper and sear all over, including the ends, in a hot, heavy-based skillet lightly coated with olive oil - about 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile set out your prosciutto on a sheet of plastic wrap (plastic needs to be about a foot and a half in length so you can wrap and tie the roast up in it) on top of your cutting board. Shingle the prosciutto so it forms a rectangle that is big enough to encompass the entire filet of beef. Using a rubber spatula cover evenly with a thin layer of duxelles. Season the surface of the duxelles with salt and pepper and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. When the beef is seared, remove from heat, cut off twine and smear lightly all over with Dijon mustard. Allow to cool slightly, then roll up in the duxelles covered prosciutto using the plastic wrap to tie it up nice and tight. Tuck in the ends of the prosciutto as you roll to completely encompass the beef. Roll it up tightly in plastic wrap and twist the ends to seal it completely and hold it in a nice log shape. Set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to ensure it maintains its shape.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry out to about a 1/4-inch thickness. Depending on the size of your sheets you may have to overlap 2 sheets and press them together. Remove beef from refrigerator and cut off plastic. Set the beef in the center of the pastry and fold over the longer sides, brushing with egg wash to seal. Trim ends if necessary then brush with egg wash and fold over to completely seal the beef - saving ends to use as a decoration on top if desired. Top with coarse sea salt. Place the beef seam side down on a baking sheet.
  • Brush the top of the pastry with egg wash then make a couple of slits in the top of the pastry using the tip of a paring knife ¿ this creates vents that will allow the steam to escape when cooking. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until pastry is golden brown and beef registers 125 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from oven and rest before cutting into thick slices. Garnish with minced chives, and serve with Green Peppercorn Sauce, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Fresh Herbs and Garlic, and Warm Wilted Winter Greens.
  • Add olive oil to pan after removing beef. Add shallots, garlic, and thyme; saute for 1 to 2 minutes, then, off heat, add brandy and flambe using a long kitchen match. After flame dies down, return to the heat, add stock and reduce by about half. Strain out solids, then add 2 cups cream and mustard. Reduce by half again, then shut off heat and add green peppercorns.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F and place a baking sheet inside to heat.
  • Add potatoes, rosemary, sage, thyme, and garlic to a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Remove sheet pan from oven, lightly coat with olive oil, and pour potatoes onto pan. Place potatoes in oven and reduce heat to 425 degrees F. Roast for 20 minutes, or until crispy on outside and tender on inside.
  • Cook honey and balsamic together over medium-high heat in a large saute pan, about 5 minutes. Toast walnuts in a small skillet; set aside to cool.
  • Pile greens on a platter. Stir mustard into balsamic-honey dressing, then whisk in about 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; pour over greens. Season greens with salt and pepper and garnish with walnuts, pomegranate seeds, shavings of Parmesan, and shallot.

BEEF WELLINGTON (((WONDERFUL)))



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The enduring popularity of this dish, a filet of beef tenderloin coated with a goose liver or chicken liver pate, and a duxelles of mushrooms that are all then wrapped in a puff pastry, is legendary. It has remained a favorite in Britain and the U.S. for over a century, ever since it was created to honor the Duke of Wellington, a hero of the Napoleonic Wars. If you make this for a dinner party, your guests will praise you for months to come. If you have any questions you may e-mail me at: [email protected]

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Meat

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 1/2 lbs beef tenderloin fillets (including suet)
3/4 lb mushroom (finely chopped)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lb puff pastry sheet (thawed)
1 large egg white (beaten)
1 large egg yolk (beaten with 1 teaspoon water)
1/2 cup madeira wine
2 teaspoons arrowroot (dissolved in 1 tspn water)
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 onion, diced fine (in food processor)
2 lbs chicken livers (give or take) or 2 lbs goose liver (give or take)
3 ounces cream sherry
2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion (thinly sliced)
6 tablespoons schmaltz (chicken fat, recipe follows)
1 tablespoon sugar
salt
plenty pepper

Steps:

  • FOR THE CHICKEN LIVER PATE: In a skillet, place 2 tablespoons butter and 1 small thinly sliced onion and saute until golden brown.
  • Add the 6 tablespoons of schmaltz (chicken fat) and mix real well as you crumble the onion slices.
  • This is called schmaltz with grieven.
  • You can use this right away; however, it is better to make this a couple of months ahead of time and place it in the freezer to cure.
  • When ready to make the pate, in a skillet saute the onions in the vegetable oil over a medium flame until golden brown and add the schmaltz with grieven.
  • Boil the 4 eggs until hard boiled.
  • Add the chicken or goose livers to the pan with the onions, grieven and garlic and cook 2 or 3 minutes until done.
  • Add the cream sherry and cook an additional minute.
  • Remove from pan and allow to cool.
  • In a food processor, gently PULSE the livers and hard boiled eggs into a rough chop.
  • DO NOT OVERMIX!
  • Add salt, pepper, garlic powder and sugar and adjust as necessary.
  • FOR THE BEEF WELLINGTON: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Season roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder and basil to taste. On a rack, in an uncovered roasting pan, roast filet, with suet on top, in middle of oven for 30 to 45 minutes or longer, until a thermometer registers 120 degrees.
  • Allow filet to cool completely and discard larding fat and strings if strings are there.
  • Skim the fat from the pan juices and save the juices. In a heavy skillet, saute the finely chopped mushrooms in the butter over medium-low heat, stirring until all the liquid is evaporated and the mixture is dry.
  • Season with salt and pepper and allow to cool completely.
  • Spread the pate evenly over the top and sides of the filet, and then spread the mushrooms evenly over the pate.
  • On a floured surface, roll the 1 lb. of puff pastry into a rectangle large enough to enclose the filet completely, which should be about 20 x 12 inches.
  • Invert the coated filet very carefully onto the middle of the dough and fold up the long sides of the dough to enclose the filet.
  • With your finger you can make criss-cross grooves in the dough as a decoration.
  • Brush the edges of the dough with egg white to seal.
  • Repeat with the ends of the dough.
  • Transfer the filet, seam down, to a jelly roll pan or a shallow roasting pan and brush with egg wash.
  • Chill for 1 hour, but not more than 2 hours.
  • Make sure that oven is preheated to 400 degrees and bake the filet in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until a meat thermometer registers 130 degrees for medium-rare.
  • Remove from oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, boil the reserved pan juices and Madeira Wine until the mixture is reduced by one quarter.
  • Add the arrowroot, beef broth, salt and pepper.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring (being careful not to boil) for 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Loosen the filet from the jelly roll pan and transfer with 2 spatulas to a heated serving platter.
  • To serve, cut the filet into 3/4 inch thick slices and dress with the sauce.

BEEF WELLINGTON



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This is a very easy recipe that I learned when I was living in England. Note that Beef Wellington should always be served with the center slightly pink. Enjoy!

Provided by Normala

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ pounds beef tenderloin
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 ounces liver pate
2 tablespoons butter, softened
salt and pepper to taste
1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
2 tablespoons red wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place beef in a small baking dish, and spread with 2 tablespoons softened butter. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned. Remove from pan, and allow to cool completely. Reserve pan juices.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  • Mix together pate and 2 tablespoons softened butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread pate over beef. Top with onion and mushroom mixture.
  • Roll out the puff pastry dough, and place beef in the center. Fold up, and seal all the edges, making sure the seams are not too thick. Place beef in a 9x13 inch baking dish, cut a few slits in the top of the dough, and brush with egg yolk.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 to 15 more minutes, or until pastry is a rich, golden brown. Set aside, and keep warm.
  • Place all reserved juices in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir in beef stock and red wine; boil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until slightly reduced. Strain, and serve with beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 131.4 mg, Fat 57.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 433.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

BEEF WELLINGTON SO TENDER!



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Tender beef tenderloin encased in veggies, prosciutto and puff pastry. This is a 1/2 of a beef tenderloin. Be sure to trim all fat and sliver skin from it.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Onions

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 -4 lbs filet mignon, trimmed of fat
olive oil, to lightly cover bottom of pan
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup diced red bell pepper
3 cups diced button mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon minced
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 lb thinly sliced prosciutto
1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted in refrigerator
salt and black pepper
1 egg

Steps:

  • In a large pan heat oil and saute onions, pepper, mushrooms and garlic. Till no liquid remains.Remove and cool.
  • Season beef with salt and pepper to taste.
  • I the same hot pan, brown tenderloin on all sides about 5-8 minutes.
  • Remove and let rest until completely cooled. Sprinkle beef with thyme and parsley.
  • On plastic wrap place prosciutto so it would cover the beef.
  • You`ll have to place the meat and estimate how much will be needed. Because ever piece is different in thickness and length so do your best to make it fit.
  • Squeeze any liquid from the veggies and save for a soup or gravy.You can process in a food processor if a paste like consistency is desired.
  • Place the veggies over the sliced prosciutto. spreading thin over all.
  • Place the beef on the veggies.
  • Using the plastic wrap roll the sliced prosciutto over the beef to enclose. As in a jelly roll style. Wrapping with the plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate to chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Roll out the puff pastry large enough to wrap the prepared tender loin.
  • Pinching seams to enclose. brush with egg-wash and score dough. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Can be prepared up to 3 hours at this point and kept chilled.
  • Place on a greased pan and bake till it registered to 120-130 rare.
  • 130-135 medium rear. baking time will be about 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Slice thick not to thin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 888.4, Fat 66.2, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 190, Sodium 229.3, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 47

TASTY 101: BEEF WELLINGTON RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: mixed mushroom, beef tenderloin, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, mustard, unsalted butter, shallots, garlic, cognac, prosciutto, all purpose flour, puff pastry, large egg

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb mixed mushroom, such as baby bella, shiitake, and trumpet, cleaned
1 beef tenderloin
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup mustard
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup cognac
12 slices prosciutto, or jamon
all purpose flour, for dusting
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed, plus 1, for decorating (optional)
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Add the mushrooms to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely diced, but not blended into a paste. Spread the mushrooms on a baking sheet in an even layer and transfer to the oven. Cook, stirring every 15 minutes, until the mushrooms have released their moisture and are dried out, about 45 minutes total.
  • Meanwhile, truss the tenderloin: Measure a piece of butcher's twine 6 times the length of the tenderloin. Wrap the twine around one end of the loin and tie a knot to secure the string. Make a loop around your hand with the string and place over the loin about 1 inch down from the first knot. Continue looping the twine in 1-inch intervals until you reach the end, then tie the twine in a knot to secure (this helps the tenderloin hold its shape). Generously season the beef tenderloin with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the seasoned tenderloin in the pan and sear quickly on all sides to lock in moisture, about 1 minute per side. Do not overcook; it's fine if the meat does not have a golden brown crust.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the seared tenderloin to a small plate or baking sheet. Cut off the twine, then brush the tenderloin with the mustard to cover completely. Transfer to the refrigerator to cool, about 1 hour.
  • Return the pan to medium-low heat. Add the butter, shallots, and garlic and cook until the shallots have caramelized, about 5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula to prevent from burning.
  • Deglaze the pan with the cognac, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Continue cooking until the alcohol has evaporated and the pan is mostly dry, about 1 minute. Add the dehydrated mushrooms and stir to incorporate. Season with salt to taste. Transfer the duxelles to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly against the surface. Transfer to the refrigerator to cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • On a large sheet of plastic wrap, arrange the prosciutto in a large rectangle wide enough to cover the tenderloin, layering evenly. Spread the mushroom mixture evenly across the prosciutto, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges, and press down in a flat layer.
  • Place the tenderloin at the bottom of the mushroom mixture and use the plastic wrap to help roll the prosciutto and mushrooms around the tenderloin. The prosciutto should tightly and completely cover the tenderloin. Hold the ends of the plastic wrap and roll the log to help create a tight seal. Refrigerate the roll until chilled all the way through, about 1 hour.
  • Place a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll out with a lightly floured rolling pin until the pastry sheet is large enough to cover the log.
  • Brush the top third of the puff pastry with beaten egg. Unwrap the log and place on the bottom third of the pastry, then roll up into a tight log, turning so the seal is at the bottom. Fold in the sides of the pastry and press under the log. Set the log on a large sheet of plastic wrap and roll to wrap tightly. Refrigerate again while the oven preheats.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unwrap the log and set on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the log all over with beaten egg, then use a paring knife to create a decorative pattern on the puff pastry. Alternatively, cut the second sheet of puff pastry into long strips and create a lattice over the Wellington, and/or cut out autumnal shapes and press them onto the log. Brush the log with more beaten egg.
  • Bake the Wellington until the puff pastry is a deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. If the pastry is getting too dark before the beef is finished cooking, cover loosely with foil and continue cooking. The internal temperature of the beef should reach 125°F (52°C) for a medium-rare finish.
  • Remove the Wellington from the oven and let rest for 1 hour. The internal temperature will continue to rise to 135°F (57°C).
  • Slice the beef Wellington into 1-inch pieces and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 2 grams

BEEF WELLINGTON



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In this British classic, tender beef fillet is blanketed with browned mushrooms and shallots, then wrapped in layers of prosciutto and buttery puff pastry before being baked until golden and flaky on the outside, juicy and rare within. Worthy of the most elegant, blow-out meal, save this one for Christmas, New Year's Eve or your next big birthday. One thing to note: You really do need a full pound of puff pastry here to cover all the meat, so if your package weighs less (some brands weigh 12 ounces), you'll need to supplement with another package.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     roasts, main course

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds center-cut beef tenderloin
2 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 ounces mushrooms, preferably a mix of different kinds, such as cremini, white, shiitake, chanterelles or oyster, very finely chopped (4 cups)
1 shallot, diced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon dry sherry or dry vermouth
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
10 to 12 thin slices prosciutto
1 large egg
16 ounces puff pastry, thawed (see Tip)

Steps:

  • Using kitchen twine, tie the tenderloin into a 12-inch log, folding the thinner end onto itself. (Use your hands to squeeze the meat into a log. You can be aggressive here.)
  • Place pancetta in a cold 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until pancetta starts to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add butter, raise heat to high, and stir in mushrooms and shallot. Cook until the liquid released by the mushrooms has cooked off, 4 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until mushrooms are browned, stirring frequently, another 18 to 23 minutes. (Take your time here, you want a deep golden color for the best flavor.) Scrape bottom of the skillet as necessary to prevent burning.
  • If the pan looks dry, drizzle in a little olive oil, then stir in garlic and thyme leaves. Cook until fragrant, another 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in sherry, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Scrape mixture into a medium bowl to cool. (Do not add salt at this point.)
  • In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high. Season beef generously with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, and cool slightly. Remove any twine. Brush meat all over with mustard.
  • On a clean work surface, overlap long sheets of plastic wrap (about 15-by-15 inches). Place prosciutto slices on top to make about a 14-by-7-inch rectangle, arranging them in an even layer and overlapping the pieces slightly. Spread cooled mushroom mixture on top.
  • Place beef along one long end of the prosciutto slices, and roll prosciutto tightly around beef. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, twisting both ends like a candy wrapper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 400 degrees, and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 1 teaspoon water. Lay puff pastry out on the prepared baking sheet, lightly draping over edges. (The pastry needs to be at least 14-inches long and 13-inches wide to cover the beef; if not, roll it out as needed.)
  • Carefully unwrap and place chilled log along the edge of one long side of puff pastry. Roll beef up tightly, then place it seam-side down on the baking sheet. Tuck puff pastry over the ends of the beef to cover them, pinching to seal and folding underneath. Brush top and sides of pastry with egg wash, and use a small sharp knife to cut a few slits into the top of the pastry.
  • Bake until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 115 degrees for rare, 25 to 35 minutes. (This timing will yield rare pieces at the thicker end and medium done pieces at the thinner end of the loin.) Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve while warm.

BEEF WELLINGTON



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This puff pastry-wrapped and pâté-packed dish is de rigueur for any character in a book, movie, or television show who is trying to impress someone with an über-elegant meal. The classic is rich beyond measure and fussy as hell. I've minimized its artery-clogging character-by about 77 grams of fat and 777 calories-and the fuss factor, too. It remains über-elegant.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 1 1/4-pound piece lean filet mignon, trimmed of all visible fat
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
2 large shallots, chopped very fine (about 1/3 cup)
3 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 ounce dry sherry
1 ounce duck liver pâté
4 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set it aside. Place a wire baking rack on a sheet pan and set aside.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste. When the pan is hot, add the cooking spray. Add the meat. Sear, turning it occasionally, until the meat is a deep golden brown all over, about 4 minutes total.
  • While the meat is searing, pulse the mushrooms, in two batches, in a food processor until they are very finely chopped.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat, and transfer the meat to the wire baking rack set over the sheet pan. Spray the skillet with cooking spray and place it over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and about half of the thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots start to become tender and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Raise the heat to high. Add the mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have released their liquid and the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add the sherry and cook for another minute. Add the pâté and stir until it is fully incorporated into the mushrooms. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Let it cool slightly.
  • On a work surface, lay down 1 sheet of phyllo. Spray the phyllo lightly and evenly with cooking spray. Sprinkle it with one quarter of the remaining thyme. Repeat the process with the remaining 3 sheets of phyllo, stacking the sheets as you go.
  • Working with the shorter side of the phyllo toward you, spread the mushroom mixture over the lower half half of the phyllo, leaving a 1-inch border on the sides. Place the beef on top of the mushroom mixture. Fold up the sides of the phyllo on the right and left of the beef to encase it. Roll up the beef in the phyllo.
  • Place the beef-phyllo package, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the package lightly with cooking spray. Season it with salt and pepper.
  • Roast until the meat is medium-rare, about 20 minutes. Let the Beef Wellington rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Phyllo dough is low in fat and contains no saturated fat or trans fats, and no cholesterol. It's light and flaky, and as long as you use butter-flavored cooking spray and/or olive oil cooking spray between layers rather than real melted butter or olive oil it's a perfect low-fat/low-calorie swap for most recipes that call for dough of any kind.
  • Fat: 91.3g (before), 11.7g (after)
  • Calories: 1,156 (before), 335 (after)
  • Protein: 38g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 123mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sodium: 352mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your Beef Wellington. Use the best quality beef tenderloin, puff pastry, and mushrooms that you can find.
  • Don't overcook the beef: The beef should be cooked to medium-rare, so that it is still slightly pink in the center. Overcooking will make the beef tough and dry.
  • Chill the beef before wrapping it in pastry: This will help to keep the beef from overcooking when it is baked.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the beef: This will help to prevent the beef from tearing when you cut it.
  • Brush the pastry with egg wash before baking: This will help to give the pastry a golden brown color.
  • Let the Beef Wellington rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing: This will help to keep the juices from running out when you cut it.

Conclusion:

Beef Wellington is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is a delicious and impressive dish that is sure to wow your guests. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make Beef Wellington at home. Just follow the tips above and you'll be sure to have a perfect Beef Wellington.

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