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
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the beef fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove the mushroom mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into 4 equal squares.
- Place a spoonful of the mushroom mixture in the center of each puff pastry square.
- Place a seared beef fillet on top of the mushroom mixture in each square.
- Fold the sides of the puff pastry over the beef fillet, sealing the edges
- Brush the puff pastry with beaten egg to give it a golden color.
- Transfer the wellingtons to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Remove from the oven and let the wellingtons rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve the individual beef wellingtons with roasted vegetables or a side of creamy mashed potatoes.
- Enjoy!
