Beef Wellington by @federicofusca

1h

8 servings

๐Ÿฅฉ

2 kg

Beef fillet

๐Ÿงˆ

30 g

Butter

๐Ÿ–

300 g

Prosciutto crudo

๐Ÿ„

150 g

Champignon mushrooms

๐Ÿง‚

5 g

Salt

โšซ

1 g

Pepper

๐Ÿซ’

30 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

๐Ÿฅ

750 g

Puff pastry

๐ŸŒผ

45 g

Mustard

  1. Pat
    • beef tenderloin
    • salt

    Pat the 2 kg beef tenderloin dry and season it all over with the salt and black pepper.

  2. Heat
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • beef tenderloin

    Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in the frying pan over high heat. Sear the beef tenderloin on every side until browned, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.

  3. Brush
    • beef tenderloin
    • mustard

    Remove the seared beef tenderloin from the frying pan and brush it all over with the mustard. Set it aside to cool completely.

  4. Chop
    • champignon mushrooms
    • butter

    Finely chop the 150 g champignon mushrooms. Melt the butter in the frying pan over medium heat.

  5. Cook
    • champignon mushrooms
    • butter
    • salt

    Cook the chopped champignon mushrooms in the butter until their moisture has evaporated and they form a dry mushroom paste. Season with a little salt and black pepper.

  6. Lay
    • prosciutto crudo
    • champignon mushrooms

    Lay the 300 g prosciutto crudo in overlapping slices on plastic wrap. Spread the cooled mushroom paste evenly over the prosciutto.

  7. Place
    • beef tenderloin
    • prosciutto crudo
    • champignon mushrooms

    Place the mustard-coated beef tenderloin on the mushroom-covered prosciutto. Roll the prosciutto tightly around the beef using the plastic wrap.

  8. Refrigerate
    • beef tenderloin

    Refrigerate the wrapped beef tenderloin for 15 minutes so it firms up. Preheat the oven to 200 to 220ยฐC.

  9. Place
    • rectangular puff pastry
    • beef tenderloin

    Unroll the 3 puff pastry sheets and overlap them to create a pastry sheet large enough to enclose the beef. Place the chilled wrapped beef in the center.

  10. Wrap
    • rectangular puff pastry
    • beef tenderloin

    Wrap the puff pastry tightly around the beef and seal the seams. Place the parcel seam-side down on the baking tray.

  11. Bake
    • beef tenderloin
    • rectangular puff pastry

    Bake the Beef Wellington at 200 to 220ยฐC for 30 minutes. Check that the center reaches about 52 to 55ยฐC for medium-rare beef.

  12. Serve
    • beef tenderloin
    • rectangular puff pastry

    Rest the baked Beef Wellington for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve while the pastry is hot and crisp.

Beef Wellington by @federicofusca

1h

8 servings

๐Ÿฅฉ

2 kg

Beef fillet

๐Ÿงˆ

30 g

Butter

๐Ÿ–

300 g

Prosciutto crudo

๐Ÿ„

150 g

Champignon mushrooms

๐Ÿง‚

5 g

Salt

โšซ

1 g

Pepper

๐Ÿซ’

30 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

๐Ÿฅ

750 g

Puff pastry

๐ŸŒผ

45 g

Mustard

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Pat the 2 kg beef tenderloin dry and season it all over with the salt and black pepper.

    ๐Ÿฅฉbeef tenderloin
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  2. Step 2/12

    Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in the frying pan over high heat. Sear the beef tenderloin on every side until browned, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.

    ๐Ÿซ’extra virgin olive oil
    ๐Ÿฅฉbeef tenderloin
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
  3. Step 3/12

    Remove the seared beef tenderloin from the frying pan and brush it all over with the mustard. Set it aside to cool completely.

    ๐Ÿฅฉbeef tenderloin
    ๐ŸŒผmustard
    ๐Ÿฅขtongs
    ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธpastry brush
  4. Step 4/12

    Finely chop the 150 g champignon mushrooms. Melt the butter in the frying pan over medium heat.

    ๐Ÿ„champignon mushrooms
    ๐Ÿงˆbutter
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
  5. Step 5/12

    Cook the chopped champignon mushrooms in the butter until their moisture has evaporated and they form a dry mushroom paste. Season with a little salt and black pepper.

    ๐Ÿ„champignon mushrooms
    ๐Ÿงˆbutter
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    โšซblack pepper
    ๐Ÿณfrying pan
  6. Step 6/12

    Lay the 300 g prosciutto crudo in overlapping slices on plastic wrap. Spread the cooled mushroom paste evenly over the prosciutto.

    ๐Ÿ–prosciutto crudo
    ๐Ÿ„champignon mushrooms
    ๐Ÿงปplastic wrap
  7. Step 7/12

    Place the mustard-coated beef tenderloin on the mushroom-covered prosciutto. Roll the prosciutto tightly around the beef using the plastic wrap.

    ๐Ÿฅฉbeef tenderloin
    ๐Ÿ–prosciutto crudo
    ๐Ÿ„champignon mushrooms
    ๐Ÿงปplastic wrap
  8. Step 8/12

    Refrigerate the wrapped beef tenderloin for 15 minutes so it firms up. Preheat the oven to 200 to 220ยฐC.

    ๐Ÿฅฉbeef tenderloin
    ๐Ÿงปplastic wrap
  9. Step 9/12

    Unroll the 3 puff pastry sheets and overlap them to create a pastry sheet large enough to enclose the beef. Place the chilled wrapped beef in the center.

    ๐Ÿฅrectangular puff pastry
    ๐Ÿฅฉbeef tenderloin
    ๐Ÿฅ–rolling pin
  10. Step 10/12

    Wrap the puff pastry tightly around the beef and seal the seams. Place the parcel seam-side down on the baking tray.

    ๐Ÿฅrectangular puff pastry
    ๐Ÿฅฉbeef tenderloin
    ๐Ÿณbaking tray
  11. Step 11/12

    Bake the Beef Wellington at 200 to 220ยฐC for 30 minutes. Check that the center reaches about 52 to 55ยฐC for medium-rare beef.

    ๐Ÿฅฉbeef tenderloin
    ๐Ÿฅrectangular puff pastry
    ๐Ÿณbaking tray
    ๐ŸŒก๏ธfood thermometer
  12. Step 12/12

    Rest the baked Beef Wellington for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve while the pastry is hot and crisp.

    ๐Ÿฅฉbeef tenderloin
    ๐Ÿฅrectangular puff pastry
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Meat, Vegetables, Fungi, Seasoning, Oil, Condiment

Ingredients

Beef fillet, Butter, Prosciutto crudo, Champignon mushrooms, Salt, Pepper, Extra virgin olive oil, Puff pastry, Mustard

Notes

Butter (to taste), Salt (to taste), Pepper (to taste), Extra virgin olive oil (to taste), Puff pastry (rectangular sheets), Mustard (to taste)

Allergens

Milk, Mustard

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

850 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 63g, Carbohydrates: 36g, Fat: 48g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 7.5mg, Zinc: 9mg, Sodium: 1150mg, Potassium: 800mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B12: 5mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.8mg, Vitamin D: 1.2mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

1 hour 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, frying pan, tongs, baking tray, rolling pin, pastry brush, food thermometer, plastic wrap

Appliances

Oven, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Christmas, Holiday Dinner, Celebration, Dinner Party

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@federicofusca

Origin

Cuisine

British, Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Flaky, Crispy, Tender, Juicy, Buttery

Flavors

Savory, Rich, Umami, Meaty, Peppery, Buttery

Other

Price

High

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 months (Wrap portions tightly,Freeze after cooling,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)