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Easy Beef Wellington

A simplified yet elegant Beef Wellington featuring tender beef, savory mushrooms, and flaky golden puff pastry.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 lb beef tenderloin center-cut
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 8 oz mushrooms finely chopped
  • 6-8 slices prosciutto
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 egg for egg wash

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Sear seasoned beef tenderloin in hot oil until browned on all sides.
  2. Brush with Dijon mustard and cool completely.
  3. Cook mushrooms, garlic, and shallots until moisture evaporates.
  4. Wrap beef with prosciutto and mushroom mixture using plastic wrap. Chill.
  5. Wrap chilled beef in puff pastry, seal with egg wash.
  6. Bake at 400°F for 35–40 minutes until golden and desired doneness is reached.
  7. Rest 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure mushrooms are fully cooked to prevent soggy pastry.