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A beautifully plated beef Wellington featuring a golden, flaky puff pastry crust encasing tender beef fillet, served sliced to reveal a perfect medium-rare center, garnished with fresh herbs and a drizzle of rich sauce, styled on a elegant white plate with a subtle rustic background.

Classic Beef Wellington for Elegant Dinners

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A classic Beef Wellington made with tender beef fillet, mushroom duxelles, and flaky puff pastry, baked to perfection for an impressive dinner.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 lb (900 g) beef tenderloin, trimmed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz (225 g) mushroom duxelles
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 package puff pastry sheets
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until browned on all sides. Let cool.
  2. Spread mushroom duxelles over the beef, then brush with Dijon mustard.
  3. Wrap beef in puff pastry, sealing edges. Brush with beaten egg.
  4. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve garnished with thyme.

Notes

  • Ensure beef is cooled before wrapping to prevent soggy pastry.
  • Use high-quality puff pastry for best results.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Gluten

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 550 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg