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Gourmet Beef Wellington

Gourmet Beef Wellington: Elevate Your Dinner Game Effortlessly

Gourmet Beef Wellington is an indulgent, flavorful dish perfect for impressing guests and special occasions.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Beef
Cuisine: French
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Filling
  • 1 lb Beef Tenderloin Steaks (filet mignon) Cuts 1½ to 2 inches thick
  • 8 oz Brown Mushrooms Rinse and dry
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 4 oz Prosciutto Overlapping slices for coverage
For the Pastry and Sauce
  • 1 sheet Frozen Puff Pastry Keep it cold
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 oz Diced Shallots
  • 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Beef Stock
  • 1 cup Red Wine (Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot)
  • 1 each Egg Yolk & Milk For egg wash

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • medium bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Defrost puff pastry at room temperature for 30–40 minutes, keeping it covered with a damp cloth.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet, add chopped brown mushrooms and sauté for 8-10 minutes until tender. Refrigerate to cool.
  4. Trim excess fat from beef tenderloin and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Let it rest at room temperature.
  5. Sear the beef tenderloin in the same skillet for about 2 minutes on each side until browned. Brush with Dijon mustard.
  6. Lay prosciutto slices overlapping on plastic wrap, spread cooled mushroom filling, and add seared beef. Roll tightly and refrigerate for 5 minutes.
  7. Roll out the defrosted puff pastry and wrap it around the beef, sealing edges tightly.
  8. Whisk egg yolk with milk and brush over pastry. Sprinkle with kosher salt and score with a knife.
  9. Bake on a baking sheet for 20-30 minutes until golden and beef registers at 125°F (52°C).
  10. To make the mushroom sauce, deglaze skillet with red wine, add shallots, flour, and beef stock, simmer and stir in sautéed mushrooms.
  11. Let Beef Wellington rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mushroom sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 38gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Keep the pastry cold, use a meat thermometer, and allow resting time for juicier slices.

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