How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Beef Wellington?

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 g filet of beef, 400 g mushrooms (flat), 4 slices parma ham, English mustard, for brushing meat, and more.

Is Beef Wellington suitable as salads?

Yes, Beef Wellington falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Beef Wellington?

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Beef Wellington Recipe

Name: Beef Wellington
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g filet of beef; 400 g mushrooms (flat); 4 slices parma ham; English mustard, for brushing meat; 200 g puff pastry; 2 egg yolks; 8 new potatoes; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 sprig thyme; 2 large baby gem lettuce; salt and pepper; olive oil; mustard vinaigrette (optional)

1

Preheat the oven to 200u00b0C.

2

Heat some oil in a large pan and quickly fry the seasoned beef all over until it's brown. Remove and allow to cool. The point of this is simply to sear the beef and seal all those juices in, you don't want to cook the meat at this stage. Allow to cool and brush generously with the mustard.

3

Roughly chop the mushrooms and blend in a food processor to form a puree. Scrape the mixture into a hot, dry pan and allow the water to evaporate. When sufficiently dry (the mixture should be sticking together easily), set aside and cool.

4

Roll out a generous length of cling film, lay out the four slices of Parma ham, each one slightly overlapping the last. With a pallet knife spread the mushroom mixture evenly over the ham.

5

Place the beef fillet in the middle and keeping a tight hold of the cling film from the outside edge, neatly roll the parma ham and mushrooms over the beef into a tight barrel shape. Twist the ends to secure the clingfilm. Refrigerate for 10 -15 minutes, this allows the Wellington to set and helps keep the shape.

6

Roll out the pastry quite thinly to a size which will cover your beef. Unwrap the meat from the cling film. Egg wash the edge of the pastry and place the beef in the middle. Roll up the pastry, cut any excess off the ends and fold neatly to the 'underside'. Turnover and egg wash over the top. Chill again to let the pastry cool, approximately 5 minutes. Egg wash again before baking at 200u00b0C for 35 - 40 minutes. Rest 8 -10 minutes before slicing.

7

Par boil the potatoes in salted water. Quarter them and leave the skin on. Saute in olive oil and butter with the garlic and thyme, until browned and cooked through. Season. Remove the thyme and garlic before serving.

8

Separate the outside leaves of the baby gem (leaving the smaller inner ones for salads) and very quickly saute them in a pan of olive oil with a little salt and pepper - just enough to wilt them.

9

Serve hearty slices of the Wellington alongside the sauteed potatoes and wilted baby gems. A classic mustard vinaigrette makes a great dressing.

Beef Wellington

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