Classic Beef Wellington
Classic Beef Wellington is a luxurious and impressive dish that’s perfect for anyone looking to create a memorable meal.
Its classic and timeless flavors, combined with its elegant presentation, make it a must-try for any home cook looking to impress their guests with a dazzling main holiday course!
This traditional dish combines tender chateaubriand roast with a homemade glaze of earthy mushrooms, red wine and Dijon mustard wrapped in a golden-brown puff pastry. A perfect Beef Recipe!
A special thanks to Beef Loving Texans for this traditional holiday recipe.
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Who Invented Beef Wellington
The exact origins of Beef Wellington are unclear, but it is believed to be named after Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Some historians suggest the dish was created in his honor, while others believe it evolved from French or English meat pastry dishes.
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There is no definitive proof that Wellesley ever ate it, but its name remains tied to his legacy.
What Does Beef Wellington Taste Like
Beef Wellington has a rich, savory and buttery flavor with layers of taste and texture.
The tender, juicy beef fillet is wrapped in a flavorful mushroom duxelles, adding an earthy umami depth.
The prosciutto brings a slight saltiness, while the crispy, golden puff pastry adds a buttery, flaky contrast.
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When cooked perfectly, it delivers a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth experience with a balance of meaty, savory, and delicate pastry flavors.
How Hard Is Beef Wellington To Make
Beef Wellington is a challenging dish that requires precision and multiple steps, to be honest.
It involves properly searing the beef, making a flavorful duxelles (mushroom mixture), wrapping it in prosciutto and puff pastry, and baking it to the perfect doneness.
Timing, temperature control and proper assembly are key to avoiding a soggy crust or overcooked beef.
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While difficult, careful preparation and following each step closely can lead to success.
Beef Wellington Ingredients
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- chateaubriand tenderloin roast
- mushrooms
- shallot
- dry red wine
- Dijon mustard
- dried thyme leaves
- flour
- puff pastry
How to Make Beef Wellington
In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil until hot. Combine salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Press evenly onto all surfaces of roast. Place roast in skillet; brown evenly. Remove roast from skillet.
Heat oven to 425 F.
In food processor, pulse mushrooms and shallot about 10 times until finely chopped. Do not over process.
Place same skillet used for roast over medium-high heat and heat remaining oil until hot. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook 4-6 minutes until tender and all liquid is evaporated, stirring often. Add wine; cook 2-3 minutes until all liquid is evaporated. Stir in mustard, thyme and remaining pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet to medium bowl; cool.
Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place in oven. On lightly floured cutting board, unfold pastry dough. Roll pastry out to 12-by-9-inch rectangle; lay dough with shortest edge toward you. Spread mushroom mixture onto pastry dough, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges.
Place roast in center of mushrooms. Fold pastry dough neatly around roast, stretching dough if necessary. Cut off excess pastry dough; press to seal overlapping edges.
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Remove baking sheet from oven and dust lightly with flour. Place pastry-wrapped roast, seam-side down, on baking sheet. Cut four (2-inch) vents in top of pastry.
Bake 35-50 minutes, or until golden brown and instant-read thermometer inserted into center of roast registers 135 F for medium-rare or 150 F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board. Let stand 10 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10 F to reach 145 F for medium-rare or 160F for medium.
Carve into slices and serve.
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Beef Wellington
Classic Beef Wellington - a traditional dish combining tender chateaubriand roast with a homemade glaze of earthy mushrooms, red wine and Dijon mustard wrapped in a golden-brown puff pastry.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 chateaubriand tenderloin roast
- 8 ounces mushrooms
- 1 large shallot
- 2 tablespoons dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- flour
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Instructions
In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil until hot. Combine salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Press evenly onto all surfaces of roast. Place roast in skillet; brown evenly. Remove roast from skillet.
Heat oven to 425 F.
In food processor, pulse mushrooms and shallot about 10 times until finely chopped. Do not over process.
Place same skillet used for roast over medium-high heat and heat remaining oil until hot. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook 4-6 minutes until tender and all liquid is evaporated, stirring often. Add wine; cook 2-3 minutes until all liquid is evaporated. Stir in mustard, thyme and remaining pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet to medium bowl; cool.
Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place in oven. On lightly floured cutting board, unfold pastry dough. Roll pastry out to 12-by-9-inch rectangle; lay dough with shortest edge toward you. Spread mushroom mixture onto pastry dough, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges. Place roast in center of mushrooms. Fold pastry dough neatly around roast, stretching dough if necessary. Cut off excess pastry dough; press to seal overlapping edges.
Remove baking sheet from oven and dust lightly with flour. Place pastry-wrapped roast, seam-side down, on baking sheet. Cut four (2-inch) vents in top of pastry.
Bake 35-50 minutes, or until golden brown and instant-read thermometer inserted into center of roast registers 135 F for medium-rare or 150 F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board. Let stand 10 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10 F to reach 145 F for medium-rare or 160F for medium.
Carve into slices and serve.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 332Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 511mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 17g
Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.
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