**Embark on a Culinary Adventure with Beef Wellington and Its Delectable Variations**
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the iconic Beef Wellington, a dish that exudes elegance and culinary expertise. This classic dish features a tenderloin wrapped in pâté, prosciutto, and duxelles, encased in a flaky puff pastry and baked to perfection. As you delve into the article, you'll discover a collection of Beef Wellington recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and skill levels. From the traditional Beef Wellington to vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking a challenge, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating this timeless dish, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
CLASSIC BEEF WELLINGTONS
Perfect for holidays, this beef Wellington recipe is also impressively easy. Find ready-made puff pastry sheets in the frozen food section. -Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle steaks with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, brown steaks in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and refrigerate until chilled., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir in remaining salt and pepper; cool to room temperature., Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each puff pastry sheet into a 14x9-1/2-in. rectangle. Cut into two 7-in. squares (use scraps to make decorative cutouts if desired). Place a steak in the center of each square; top with mushroom mixture. Lightly brush pastry edges with water. Bring opposite corners of pastry over steak; pinch seams to seal tightly., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cut four small slits in top of pastry. Arrange cutouts over top if desired. Brush with egg., Bake 25-30 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 945 calories, Fat 51g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 866mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 48g protein.
THE ULTIMATE BEEF WELLINGTON
For an elegant main course, wrap tender filet mignon in buttery pastry for Tyler Florence's Ultimate Beef Wellington recipe from Food Network.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 7h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 46
Steps:
- For the Duxelles:
- To make the Duxelles: Add mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and thyme to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add butter and olive oil to a large saute pan and set over medium heat. Add the shallot and mushroom mixture and saute for 8 to 10 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
- For the Beef:
- To prepare the beef: Tie the tenderloin in 4 places so it holds its cylindrical shape while cooking. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper and sear all over, including the ends, in a hot, heavy-based skillet lightly coated with olive oil - about 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile set out your prosciutto on a sheet of plastic wrap (plastic needs to be about a foot and a half in length so you can wrap and tie the roast up in it) on top of your cutting board. Shingle the prosciutto so it forms a rectangle that is big enough to encompass the entire filet of beef. Using a rubber spatula cover evenly with a thin layer of duxelles. Season the surface of the duxelles with salt and pepper and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. When the beef is seared, remove from heat, cut off twine and smear lightly all over with Dijon mustard. Allow to cool slightly, then roll up in the duxelles covered prosciutto using the plastic wrap to tie it up nice and tight. Tuck in the ends of the prosciutto as you roll to completely encompass the beef. Roll it up tightly in plastic wrap and twist the ends to seal it completely and hold it in a nice log shape. Set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to ensure it maintains its shape.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry out to about a 1/4-inch thickness. Depending on the size of your sheets you may have to overlap 2 sheets and press them together. Remove beef from refrigerator and cut off plastic. Set the beef in the center of the pastry and fold over the longer sides, brushing with egg wash to seal. Trim ends if necessary then brush with egg wash and fold over to completely seal the beef - saving ends to use as a decoration on top if desired. Top with coarse sea salt. Place the beef seam side down on a baking sheet.
- Brush the top of the pastry with egg wash then make a couple of slits in the top of the pastry using the tip of a paring knife ¿ this creates vents that will allow the steam to escape when cooking. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until pastry is golden brown and beef registers 125 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from oven and rest before cutting into thick slices. Garnish with minced chives, and serve with Green Peppercorn Sauce, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Fresh Herbs and Garlic, and Warm Wilted Winter Greens.
- Add olive oil to pan after removing beef. Add shallots, garlic, and thyme; saute for 1 to 2 minutes, then, off heat, add brandy and flambe using a long kitchen match. After flame dies down, return to the heat, add stock and reduce by about half. Strain out solids, then add 2 cups cream and mustard. Reduce by half again, then shut off heat and add green peppercorns.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F and place a baking sheet inside to heat.
- Add potatoes, rosemary, sage, thyme, and garlic to a medium bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Remove sheet pan from oven, lightly coat with olive oil, and pour potatoes onto pan. Place potatoes in oven and reduce heat to 425 degrees F. Roast for 20 minutes, or until crispy on outside and tender on inside.
- Cook honey and balsamic together over medium-high heat in a large saute pan, about 5 minutes. Toast walnuts in a small skillet; set aside to cool.
- Pile greens on a platter. Stir mustard into balsamic-honey dressing, then whisk in about 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; pour over greens. Season greens with salt and pepper and garnish with walnuts, pomegranate seeds, shavings of Parmesan, and shallot.
BEEF WELLINGTON
This is a very easy recipe that I learned when I was living in England. Note that Beef Wellington should always be served with the center slightly pink. Enjoy!
Provided by Normala
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place beef in a small baking dish, and spread with 2 tablespoons softened butter. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned. Remove from pan, and allow to cool completely. Reserve pan juices.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool.
- Mix together pate and 2 tablespoons softened butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread pate over beef. Top with onion and mushroom mixture.
- Roll out the puff pastry dough, and place beef in the center. Fold up, and seal all the edges, making sure the seams are not too thick. Place beef in a 9x13 inch baking dish, cut a few slits in the top of the dough, and brush with egg yolk.
- Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 to 15 more minutes, or until pastry is a rich, golden brown. Set aside, and keep warm.
- Place all reserved juices in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir in beef stock and red wine; boil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until slightly reduced. Strain, and serve with beef.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 131.4 mg, Fat 57.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 433.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
BEST EVER BEEF WELLINGTON RECIPE
Best Ever Beef Wellington Recipe is a decadent tender and juicy beef tenderloin with a layer of mustard, mushroom sauce and prosciutto wrapped in a soft, buttery pastry that is cooked until golden brown. A holiday favorite!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Generously salt and pepper your tenderloin. In a large skillet over medium high heat add the olive oil. Sear the tenderloin on each side foe about 2-3 minutes until it gets a golden brown crust. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a food processor, add the mushrooms, garlic, and onion. Pulse in the food processor until it becomes a puree. Heat your skillet to medium high and add the mixture. Sauté the mushrooms until you have the moisture has left. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Roll out some plastic wrap and lay the prosciutto so they are even and overlap. Spread the mushroom mixture on top leaving an inch boarder from the sides. Rub the mustard on the tenderloin and then roll the tenderloin up in the prosciutto and mushroom mixture folding up the sides around the tenderloin as you roll. Wrap the plastic wrap tightly around the beef and refrigerated for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll the puff pastry sheet out on a lightly floured surface. Place the tenderloin in the center. Brush the egg mixture around the tenderloin on the sheet and roll the tenderloin tightly in the pastry. Brush the remaining egg mixture on the outside of the pastry and cut slits in the top.
- Bake until the pastry is golden and the beef registers to 120 degrees for medium rare. About 45 minutes. Remove the from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 254 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEAT LOAF WELLINGTON
My family would rather have this than plain meat loaf. It's a good way to dress up an ordinary dish for company. Many people have asked for the recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup gravy, bread cubes, onion, egg and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well., Press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°., Remove loaf from pan; drain on paper towels. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Unroll crescent dough; seal seams and perforations. Cover top and sides of meat loaf with dough; trim excess., Bake for 10-15 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Heat the remaining gravy; serve with meat loaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.
Tips:
- To achieve the perfect medium-rare doneness, cook the beef tenderloin for 20-25 minutes at 400°F (200°C). For a medium doneness, cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Let the beef tenderloin rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the beef against the grain. This will help prevent the meat from becoming tough and chewy.
- Serve the beef Wellington immediately with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a rich gravy.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Beef Wellington is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its tender beef, flaky pastry, and rich mushroom filling, this dish is sure to wow your guests. Follow the tips above to ensure that your Beef Wellington turns out perfectly every time.
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