Individual Beef Wellingtons Recipe Taste of Home from www.tasteofhome.com
Introduction
Beef Wellington is a classic and elegant dish that is perfect for special occasions or a fancy dinner party. This recipe will show you how to make individual Beef Wellingtons, which are perfect for serving to guests or for a romantic dinner for two.
Ingredients
For the beef Wellington, you will need: - 4 beef fillet steaks (about 6 ounces each) - Salt and pepper - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - 1 pound puff pastry, thawed - 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard - 8-12 thin slices of prosciutto - 1 egg, beaten For the mushroom duxelles, you will need: - 1 pound mushrooms, finely chopped - 1 onion, finely chopped - 2 garlic cloves, minced - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter - Salt and pepper - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme - 1/4 cup dry white wine
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Season the beef fillets with salt and pepper. 3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. 4. Add the beef fillets and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side, until browned. 5. Remove the beef fillets from the skillet and set aside to cool. 6. To make the mushroom duxelles, add the chopped mushrooms, onion, and garlic to the same skillet. 7. Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until the mushrooms are soft and the liquid has evaporated. 8. Add the butter, salt, pepper, thyme, and white wine to the skillet. 9. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the mixture is thick and spreadable. 10. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. 11. Cut the pastry into four squares. 12. Spread a tablespoon of Dijon mustard onto each pastry square. 13. Place 2-3 slices of prosciutto onto each pastry square. 14. Divide the mushroom duxelles into four equal portions and spread over the prosciutto. 15. Place a beef fillet on top of each portion of mushroom duxelles. 16. Brush the edges of the pastry squares with beaten egg. 17. Carefully wrap the pastry around the beef fillet, sealing the edges. 18. Place the beef Wellingtons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 19. Brush the tops of the pastry with beaten egg. 20. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and the beef is cooked to your liking.
Nutrition
This individual Beef Wellington recipe serves four people. Each serving contains approximately: - Calories: 750 - Fat: 54g - Carbohydrates: 37g - Protein: 30g
Conclusion
This individual Beef Wellington recipe is sure to impress your guests or that special someone. The combination of tender beef fillet, savory mushroom duxelles, and flaky puff pastry is simply irresistible. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple salad for a complete meal.
