ELK WELLINGTON

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"My husband's an avid hunter and fisherman, so we often try new recipes with elk, deer, rabbit, turkey or fish. Our family loves this special game dish," says Sandy Green from Ignacio, Colorado. The elk fillets are dressed up in puff pastry and drizzled with a savory onion-mushroom sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 elk fillets (about 4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 package (17-1/4 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg
1 tablespoon cold water
MUSHROOM SAUCE:
1-1/3 cups finely chopped mushrooms
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown elk fillets in oil on both sides; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the mushrooms, parsley and chives; set aside., On a lightly floured surface, roll out each sheet of pastry into a 16-in. square. Cut each into four 8-in. squares. Top each square with mushroom mixture and one fillet. Fold pastry over fillet; seal seams. , Place seam side down on a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Beat egg and cold water; brush over pastry. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°., Meanwhile, for sauce, saute mushrooms and onion in butter in a saucepan until tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Gradually stir in the broth, browning sauce if desired, tomato paste and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pastry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Aditya Kunwar
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I made this recipe with low-carb puff pastry and it turned out great! The elk was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Sophia Scott
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I made this recipe with dairy-free butter and cheese and it was delicious! The elk was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Lock ABID
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I made this recipe with gluten-free puff pastry and it turned out great! The elk was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Ansar Abbas Kamlana
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I made this recipe with tofu instead of elk and it was delicious! The mushrooms and puff pastry are a perfect combination.


Melissa Lytle
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The elk in this recipe is cooked to perfection. It's tender and juicy, and the flavors are amazing.


Ikraam Mohamad
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.


holly myatt
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The elk is cooked to perfection and the flavors are amazing.


Nataly Washington
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner party. It's elegant and impressive, but also surprisingly easy to make. My guests loved it!


Joy Anderson
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try and this elk wellington definitely fits the bill. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing.


Fayazahmed Maitlo
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I love that this recipe uses elk, which is a lean and healthy protein. The combination of flavors is also spot-on. This is a new favorite in my household.


Dylan Arichabala
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This was my first time cooking elk and I was so impressed with this recipe. It was easy to follow and the end result was a delicious and impressive dish.


Anil Shah
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The combination of elk, mushrooms, and puff pastry is simply divine.


Nate David
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Tried this recipe last night and it was a huge hit! The elk was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. Will definitely be making this again.