A classic beef Wellington with tender beef, mushroom duxelles and crisp golden pastry, served with red wine gravy.
Ingredients
Wellington
900g centre-cut beef fillet
1tbsp vegetable oil
400g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6slices prosciutto
500g all-butter puff pastry
1 egg, beaten
Gravy
200ml red wine
300ml beef stock
Instructions
1
SearSeason and sear the beef in a very hot oiled pan until browned all over. Cool completely.
2
DuxellesCook mushrooms and garlic until all moisture has evaporated. Cool.
3
WrapLay prosciutto on cling film, spread over mushrooms, add beef and roll tightly. Chill for 20 minutes.
4
PastryWrap in puff pastry, seal well, brush with egg and chill for 15 minutes.
5
BakeBake at 210°C/190°C fan for 35–40 minutes, or until pastry is deeply golden and beef is cooked to your liking. Rest for 15 minutes.
6
GravyReduce wine by half, add stock and simmer until rich. Serve with thick slices of Wellington.
Note
Cooling the beef and mushroom mixture before wrapping helps keep the pastry crisp.
Keywords:
beef Wellington, red wine gravy
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