Description
Craving a dinner that delivers rich flavor and unforgettable elegance? This Juicy Beef Wellington recipe is the perfect answer. Wrapped in flaky puff pastry, tender beef tenderloin is layered with a savory mushroom duxelles and salty prosciutto—making it the ultimate centerpiece for celebrations or romantic evenings at home. This gourmet dish is easier than it looks and rewards you with restaurant-quality results. Whether you’re exploring easy recipe ideas for a special dinner or searching for gourmet food ideas, this showstopper checks all the boxes—refined, bold, and utterly satisfying. Ideal for holidays, date nights, or when you simply want something extraordinary on the table.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef tenderloin (center-cut)
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
8 slices prosciutto
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 sheet all-butter puff pastry, thawed
1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Season beef tenderloin with salt and pepper, sear on all sides in olive oil over high heat until browned. Let cool and brush with Dijon mustard.
2. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms, shallots, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until moisture evaporates and mixture is paste-like. Let cool.
3. On plastic wrap, lay prosciutto slices overlapping, spread mushroom duxelles, place beef on top, roll tightly, and chill for 15–20 minutes.
4. Roll out puff pastry, unwrap beef roll, place in center, fold and seal with egg wash. Chill again for 10–15 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush pastry with more egg wash, bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and internal temp is 125°F for medium-rare. Rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best results, ensure your puff pastry stays cold while working to prevent it from becoming soggy.
Always rest the Wellington before slicing to keep the juices sealed inside.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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