Beef Wellington (((Wonderful)))

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 2
Delicious Beef Wellington Recipe for a Special Occasion
in Beef

Prep

60 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

95 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
950
Sugar
2g
Fat
72g
Beef Wellington is a classic British dish that consists of beef tenderloin wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden brown. It is often served with a rich sauce and accompanied by vegetables. Despite its fancy name and appearance, Beef Wellington is a comforting dish that is perfect for entertaining guests or celebrating a special occasion. It requires a bit of effort to prepare, but the end result is well worth it.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.Season the beef with salt and pepper.
3.In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and golden brown.
4.Add mushrooms and sauté until they release their liquid and become soft.
5.Add chicken liver, garlic powder, and sherry. Cook until the chicken liver is cooked through.
6.Add hard-boiled eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
7.On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet.
8.Place the beef on the puff pastry.
9.Spoon the mushroom mixture over the beef.
10.Fold the puff pastry over the beef, sealing the edges.
11.Brush the puff pastry with egg wash.
12.Place the beef Wellington on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
13.Lower the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking for 20-25 minutes for medium-rare to medium done beef.
14.In a small saucepan, whisk together Madeira wine and arrowroot.
15.Add beef broth and cook over low heat until the sauce thickens.
16.Slice the beef Wellington into 1-inch thick slices and serve with the sauce.

PROS

Beef Wellington is a showstopper dish, perfect for special occasions.
It is rich and flavorful, with a crispy puff pastry crust and juicy beef tenderloin inside.

CONS

Beef Wellington is a labor-intensive dish that requires effort and time to prepare.
It is also high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The beef in this recipe is a good source of protein and iron. The mushrooms and onions are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. However, this dish is not particularly healthy due to its high fat content.

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