Beef Wellington
Learn how to make beef Wellington with this recipe that wraps beef tenderloin and mushroom duxelles in golden flaky puff pastry for a holiday classic.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place beef tenderloin in a baking dish. Spread 2 tablespoons softened butter over beef.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove beef from the pan and reserve pan juices; allow beef to cool completely.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Mix paté and remaining 2 tablespoons softened butter together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread paté mixture over beef. Top with onion and mushroom mixture.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Roll out puff pastry dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and place beef in the center.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': '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 dough, and brush with egg yolk.'}
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{'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and continue baking until pastry is a rich, golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read between 122 to 130 degrees F (50 to 54 degrees C) for medium rare. Set aside to rest.'}
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{'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Meanwhile, place reserved pan juices in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir in beef broth and red wine; boil until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Strain and serve with beef.'}
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{'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Serve hot and enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)