Easy Beef Wellington
A simplified version of the classic Beef Wellington that captures the rich flavors of tender beef, savory mushrooms, and flaky pastry, perfect for impressing guests on special occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef tenderloin
- 1 pound puff pastry
- 10 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper.
- Sear the seasoned beef in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
- Brush the seared beef with Dijon mustard.
- Sauté the mushrooms until all moisture has evaporated.
- Prepare a layer of prosciutto overlapping slightly on plastic wrap.
- Add the sautéed mushroom mixture on top of the prosciutto.
- Wrap the beef in the prosciutto tightly using the plastic wrap.
- Prepare the puff pastry by rolling it out on a floured surface.
- Wrap the prosciutto-covered beef with the pastry and seal with the beaten egg.
- Make slits in the pastry for steam to escape.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve with sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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