Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3 shallots , chopped
1 cup wild mushroom
2 ounces sweet marsala wine
2 ounces heavy cream
4 beef tenderloin steaks
olive oil flavored cooking spray
3 shallots , chopped
2 cups red wine
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 sheets puff pastry
1 egg
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
Individual beef wellingtons are a modern twist on the classic English dish, beef wellington. This dish features beef tenderloin steaks topped with mushroom pate and wrapped in puff pastry. Each steak is individually portioned and baked for a crispy, golden-brown crust. The dish is elegant, flavorful, and perfect for a special occasion. This recipe includes steps for making your own mushroom pate and individual portions, which adds a special touch to the dish. This recipe also includes a rich red wine sauce to drizzle over the wellingtons for even more flavor.

Instructions

1.In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté chopped shallots and wild mushrooms for 5 minutes.
2.Add sweet marsala wine and heavy cream to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
3.Remove from heat and let cool.
4.Preheat the oven to 425°F.
5.Heat a grill pan over high heat and spray with olive oil flavored cooking spray.
6.Season beef tenderloin steaks with salt and pepper and grill for 1-2 minutes per side.
7.Transfer steaks to a baking sheet and let cool. Reserve any drippings from the grill pan.
8.In the same skillet used to cook the mushroom pate, sauté chopped shallots for 1-2 minutes.
9.Add red wine and chicken broth to the skillet and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture reduces by half.
10.Whisk cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and add it to the skillet, stirring constantly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
11.Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into 4 squares each.
12.Spread mushroom pate over the top of each steak and place steaks on the puff pastry squares.
13.Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.
14.Fold the corners of the pastry over the steak, and press edges to seal.
15.Brush the top of the pastry with beaten egg.
16.Brush the reserved drippings from the grill pan over the pastry.
17.Bake the individual beef wellingtons for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

Individual beef wellingtons are a classic and elegant dish perfect for dinner parties or special occasions.

The mushroom pate adds a flavorful kick to the dish.

CONS

Beef wellington is a time-consuming and labor-intensive dish, making it difficult for beginners to prepare.

The high fat content of beef tenderloin steaks makes this dish high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is an excellent source of protein and essential amino acids. It is also high in iron, which is essential for healthy blood cell function and carrying oxygen throughout the body.
However, beef is high in saturated fats and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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