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beef wellington sliced on elegant platter showing perfect pink center and golden pastry

Perfect Beef Wellington

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 6 servings
Calories 485 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Rolling pin
  • Meat thermometer
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 lbs beef tenderloin trimmed and tied
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pound mushrooms finely chopped (cremini or button)
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 8 slices prosciutto
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 large egg beaten for egg wash
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the beef tenderloin generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef tenderloin until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • In the same skillet, sauté the finely chopped mushrooms over medium heat until all liquid has evaporated and the mixture is dry, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then let cool completely.
  • Once the beef is cool, spread Dijon mustard evenly over all surfaces of the tenderloin.
  • Lay out plastic wrap on a work surface and arrange prosciutto slices in an overlapping layer large enough to wrap the beef. Spread the cooled mushroom mixture over the prosciutto.
  • Place the mustard-coated beef at one end of the prosciutto and tightly roll it up using the plastic wrap to help. Twist the ends to seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to accommodate the beef. Remove plastic wrap from beef and place it seam-side down on the pastry.
  • Wrap the pastry around the beef, sealing the seam with beaten egg. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the entire pastry surface with beaten egg and score decorative lines on top if desired.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 120-125°F for medium-rare.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing with a sharp knife. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Best served immediately, but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently in a 300°F oven. The assembled Wellington can be made 4 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 42gFat: 28gSodium: 720mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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