Classic Beef Wellington Recipe

Name: Classic Beef Wellington
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 9/16 pounds beef tenderloin; 5/8 pound puff pastry; 6 slices proscuitto Parma/, /Jamon Ham; 2 5/8 cups mushrooms; 9/16 cup black olives; 1 egg; olive oil; dried thyme Fresh/, 2 fresh sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1
Wash and finely slice mushrooms as well as olives.
2
Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat up the oil in a frying pan (make sure the pan & oil are hot) before placing the beef in. Sear the meat from every side keeping the heat on high (this will take only 2-3 mins). Once the meat is seared, transfer it onto a plate.
3
Now throw in the mushrooms and olives. Add fresh thyme (without stems),season with salt & pepper and saute (add more olive oil if necessary) until all the water has evaporated from mushrooms (about 10 mins). Turn off the heat and let the mushroom mix cool down.
4
Place cling film on your table/work top and cover with 6 proscuitto/parma/jamon slices. Make sure the slices are overlapping each other. Now spread the mushrooms over creating an even layer.
5
Place meat in the center and carefully fold the parma ham with mushrooms over the meat/wrap the meat using cling film. Make sure it's rolled tight. Now take the ends and twist them until the meat is sealed really tight and has a barrel shape look. Place it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
6
30 minutes later: Take the meat out from the fridge. Remove the cling film. Place new sheet of cling film on your work top. Put puff pastry over the cling film and place the meat in the center. Roll the puff pastry over the meat. Trim off the excess pastry and seal it with egg wash. Seal both ends by pinching the pastry together with your fingers.
7
Now put the cling film over the pastry and again roll until it is tight (the tighter it is the better the final look).
8
Place in the fridge for at least 10 minutes (you can prepare it the night before).
9
Brush with egg wash and if you want to impress your diners then mark the pastry with some lines (of your choice) using back of your knife.
10
Bake in a preheated oven at 200 C/400 F for 40 minutes.
11
Take out and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
12
Serve with potatoes or potato mash and/or gravy!

587

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 9/16 pounds beef tenderloin, 5/8 pound puff pastry, 6 slices proscuitto Parma/, /Jamon Ham, 2 5/8 cups mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Classic Beef Wellington falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

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

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Beef Wellington

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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