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Beef Wellington
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 beef fillets, 6 oz each
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 slices of prosciutto
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the beef fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. Sear the beef fillets for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and let them cool.
- In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms and shallots until the moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on each beef fillet.
- Place a slice of prosciutto on top of each fillet.
- Divide the mushroom mixture into 4 equal parts and spread it on top of the prosciutto.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 4 equal squares. Place a beef fillet in the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over the fillet, sealing the edges with the beaten egg. Place the wrapped fillets seam side down on a baking sheet.
- Brush the pastry with the remaining beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the beef reaches your desired level of doneness.
- Let the beef wellington rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Beef Wellington is a classic British dish consisting of tender beef fillet coated with pâté and duxelles, then encased in puff pastry and baked to golden perfection. The dish is said to have been named after the Duke of Wellington, although its exact origins are debated. Some credit the French influence of the dish, while others attribute it to the English culinary tradition. Renowned chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver have popularized the dish, and it has become a staple in upscale restaurants worldwide. The key to a perfect Beef Wellington lies in achieving a perfectly cooked beef fillet and a flaky, golden-brown pastry crust. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in fine dining establishments and high-end steakhouses.
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650 calories
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