Delicious Individual Beef Wellingtons

Learn how to make these delicious individual beef wellingtons with this easy-to-follow recipe. Tender beef fillets wrapped in a flavorful mushroom duxelles and puff pastry, this dish is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy weeknight meal. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete and indulgent dinner. Your guests will be impressed with this elegant dish!

Ingredients

• 4 beef fillets, about 6 ounces each
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season the beef fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef fillets and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the chopped mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and thyme. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the mushrooms release their moisture and it evaporates. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Remove the mushroom mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly.
6. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into 4 equal squares.
7. Place a spoonful of the mushroom mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.
8. Place a seared beef fillet on top of the mushroom mixture in each square.
9. Fold the sides of the puff pastry over the beef fillet, sealing the edges
10. Brush the puff pastry with beaten egg to give it a golden color.
11. Transfer the wellingtons to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the beef is cooked to your desired doneness.
13. Remove from the oven and let the wellingtons rest for 5 minutes before serving.
14. Serve the individual beef wellingtons with roasted vegetables or a side of creamy mashed potatoes.
15. Enjoy!

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