Gourmet Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelles

Gourmet Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelles is a classic dish that is perfect for special occasions. This dish is made with tender beef fillet, savory mushroom duxelles, and flaky puff pastry. It is a show-stopping dish that is sure to impress your guests.

To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

- 4 beef fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 lb mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten

To start, season the beef fillets with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over high heat and add the olive oil. Sear the beef fillets for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from the skillet and let cool.
In the same skillet, add the butter and sauté the shallots and garlic until softened. Add the mushrooms and thyme and cook until the mushrooms have released their liquid and it has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into four equal squares. Place a spoonful of the mushroom duxelles in the center of each square. Place the beef fillet on top of the duxelles and wrap the pastry around the beef, sealing the edges with the beaten egg.
Place the beef wellingtons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush with the remaining egg wash. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the beef is cooked to your liking.
The Gourmet Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelles is a luxurious and indulgent dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The tender beef fillet is perfectly complemented by the savory mushroom duxelles and flaky puff pastry. The dish is rich, flavorful, and sure to impress your guests.
Type of dish: Main course
Main ingredients: Beef fillet, mushrooms, puff pastry