Beef Wellington

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14
Classic Beef Wellington recipe for a special occasion
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Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 kg filet of beef
3 tablespoons olive oil
250 g chestnut mushrooms ( include some wild ones if you like )
50 g butter
1 large sprigs fresh thyme
100 ml dry white wine
12 slices prosciutto
500 g puff pastry , thawed if frozen
1 little flour , for dusting
2 egg yolks beaten with 1 tsp water
pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
924
Sugar
3g
Fat
65g
Beef Wellington is a classic English dish that has been around since the 19th century. It is a dish that has been enjoyed by royalty, as well as by home cooks, and it is often served for special occasions and dinner parties. The dish is made up of a fillet of beef that is wrapped in prosciutto, mushroom duxelles, and puff pastry, and baked until the pastry is golden brown and the beef is cooked to perfection. The result is a delicious and decadent dish that is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200°C
2.Season the beef filet with salt and pepper.
3.Heat olive oil in a large pan over high heat and sear filet on all sides for 1-2 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
4.Finely chop mushrooms and cook with butter, thyme, and white wine in the same pan until all liquid has evaporated. Set aside and let cool.
5.Lay out prosciutto on a sheet of baking paper in a rectangular shape, slightly overlapping each slice.
6.Spread mushroom mixture evenly over the prosciutto, forming a thick and even layer.
7.Place filet on top of the mushroom layer and carefully wrap the prosciutto around the filet, ensuring that it is completely covered.
8.Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
9.Carefully place the prosciutto-wrapped filet on the pastry and use the pastry to wrap the filet, tucking the ends under to seal.
10.Brush with egg yolk mixture and place in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the beef is cooked to your liking.
11.Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This classic dish is perfect for special occasions and dinner parties.

It is a show-stopper that is sure to impress your guests.

CONS

Beef Wellington can be quite challenging for a novice cook, as it requires several steps and some technical skills.

It also requires some expensive and hard-to-find ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef Wellington is not particularly healthy, as it is high in calories, fat, and sodium.
However, it is a great source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.

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