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Individual Beef Wellington
Transform your dinner with this elegant individual Beef Wellington, featuring a tender beef fillet wrapped in pastry with a mushroom mousse filling, complemented by a savory sauce.
From YouTube · Dec 21, 2023
Transform your dinner with this elegant individual Beef Wellington, featuring a tender beef fillet wrapped in pastry with a mushroom mousse filling, complemented by a savory sauce.
20 min
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
40 min
Total time
4
Yield
Ingredients
5 ingredientsAdjust servings
Ingredients and nutrition update together
Per serving550 kcal
- Fat
- 30g
- Carbs
- 30g
- Protein
- 45g
Whole recipe (4 servings): 2200 kcal
- 1 filet (beef fillet)
- water
- salt
- beef stock
- mushroom mousse
Method
9 steps- Ensure the beef fillet is cold and no air bubbles are present, then place it in the fridge.
- Use a cookie cutter slightly larger than the fillet to prepare the pastry base.
- Add a little water to the pastry and remove excess water by pressing out, ensuring the pastry is smooth.
- Prepare the mushroom mousse, processing it until smooth.
- Optionally, add a touch of garlic for background flavor.
- Deglaze with fortified wine such as Madeira, bringing it to a boil and reducing if necessary.
- Place the mushroom mousse on the pastry, then position the beef fillet on top, using a piping bag to fill with mousse around the fillet.
- Wrap the fillet with the pastry and mousse, sealing properly.
- Bake or cook as desired, then serve with the prepared sauce.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Use a sharp knife to score the pastry for even baking.
- Chill the assembled Wellington before baking for better pastry texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the beef reaches the desired doneness.
Equipment
- cookie cutter
- piping bag
- baking sheet
- brush for egg wash
- food processor
- saucepan
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Additional tips
- Ensure the beef is kept cold to maintain shape; handle raw pastry carefully to prevent tearing.
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Per serving: 550 calories
Fat: 30 g · Carbs: 30 g · Protein: 45 g
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