Classic Beef Wellington

A traditional Beef Wellington featuring lean beef tenderloin wrapped with seasoned mushrooms and Parma ham, all encased in puff pastry. The beef is seared to lock in juices, then chilled and baked to perfection with a golden egg wash crust. This recipe emphasizes using English mustard for seasoning and careful handling to ensure a tender, juicy center with a crisp pastry exterior.

IntermediateBritishServes 4

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Source Video
15m
Prep
50m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 15m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$25.05
Per serving:$6.26

Critical Success Points

  • Prepare and season beef
  • Sear the beef
  • Prepare mushroom filling
  • Assemble filling and wrap
  • Prepare puff pastry and wrap
  • Bake the Beef Wellington

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful when handling hot pans to avoid burns.
  • Ensure beef is cooked to safe internal temperature (recommended 63°C for medium rare).
  • Use caution when slicing Wellington to avoid injury.