Beef Wellington
The Showstopper - Beef Wellington
A timeless British classic with tender beef, rich mushroom duxelles and golden pastry.
Beef Wellington is the ultimate show-stopping main meal. Succulent beef fillet is seared for flavour, coated in a rich mushroom duxelles, wrapped in ham and encased in golden puff pastry. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results at home with confidence.
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Serves
4
Course
Main
Prepare
30 mins
Cooks
35-40 mins
Plus
Chilling time
450g beef tenderloin
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp yellow mustard
450g mushrooms
4 thin slices of ham
240g puff pastry sheet
2 large egg yolks, beaten
Salt & black pepper, to taste
To serve
Gravy, seasonal vegetables or roast potatoes
1 Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Season the beef generously with salt and black pepper.
2 Heat the olive oil in your Whatever Pan over high heat and sear the beef on all sides until well browned. Remove from the pan and allow to cool slightly.
3 Once cooled, brush the beef all over with the mustard.
4 Finely chop the mushrooms and add them to the same pan. Cook over medium heat for 10–15 minutes until all moisture has evaporated and the mixture is thick and paste-like. Set aside to cool.
5 Lay out a large sheet of cling film. Arrange the ham slices so they slightly overlap, forming a rectangle large enough to wrap the beef.
6 Spread the mushroom mixture evenly over the ham, then place the beef in the centre. Using the cling film, wrap tightly into a log shape and twist the ends to secure. Chill for 20 minutes.
7 Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Remove the beef from the cling film and place it in the centre of the pastry.
8 Wrap the pastry around the beef, sealing the edges and trimming any excess. Brush all over with the beaten egg yolks.
9 Place on a parchment-lined tray and lightly score the pastry. Bake for 25–35 minutes until golden and crisp.
10 Rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with gravy and seasonal sides.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,350kJ / 560kcal |
| Fat | 38g |
| Saturated Fat | 15g |
| Carbohydrates | 28g |
| Sugars | 3g |
| Fibre | 3g |
| Protein | 42g |
| Salt | 1.4g |
Nutritional information is an estimate per serving, based on 4 servings. Values may vary depending on ingredients used and portion sizes.
