Beef Wellington
United Kingdom
About Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington is an impressive British dish of beef fillet coated in a layer of finely chopped mushrooms (duxelles) and often pâté or prosciutto, wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden.
The beef is first seared on all sides, and the mushroom layer keeps the meat moist while protecting the pastry from becoming soggy. When sliced, it reveals a pink center surrounded by the dark mushroom layer and golden crust.
It is often said to be named after the Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815, but there is no proof of this. It is a special-occasion dish, often served at Christmas and festive dinners, and was made famous on TV by chef Gordon Ramsay.
Ingredients
- beef fillet
- mushrooms
- puff pastry
- pate
- egg yolk
- butter
- shallots
- garlic