Beef Wellington

A luxurious beef tenderloin wrapped in pastry.

Ingredients

  • 1 kgbeef tenderloin
  • 200gprosciutto
  • 1egg

Instructions

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • 2
    Season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet with butter for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Step 2
  • 3
    Spread the duxelles evenly over the seared beef. Step 3
  • 4
    Lay out prosciutto slices on plastic wrap, overlapping slightly, and place the beef on top.
  • 5
    Roll the prosciutto around the beef using the plastic wrap, then chill for 15 minutes. Step 5
  • 6
    Roll out puff pastry into a large rectangle, place the beef in the center, and wrap it tightly, sealing the edges.
  • 7
    Brush the pastry with beaten egg. Step 7
  • 8
    Bake for 40 minutes until the pastry is golden and the beef reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare. Step 8

Component Recipes

Puff Pastry

Flaky, buttery pastry for various dishes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsflour
  • 200gbutter
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 1/2 cupcold water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
  2. Cut cold butter into small cubes and work into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Step 2
  3. Gradually add cold water, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, fold it into thirds like a letter, and chill for 30 minutes. Step 4
  5. Repeat the rolling and folding process 4-6 times, chilling between each fold.
  6. Roll out to desired thickness before using. Step 6

Duxelles

A savory mushroom paste for flavoring.

Ingredients

  • 500gmushrooms
  • 2shallots
  • 50gbutter
  • 1 tspthyme

Instructions

  1. Finely chop mushrooms and shallots in a food processor. Step 1
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the mushroom mixture and thyme, cooking until the moisture evaporates, about 10-15 minutes. Step 3
  4. Season with salt and let cool before using.

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