Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelles
Elina James
Elevate your dining experience with the elegant and indulgent Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelles a show-stopping dish that’s perfect for special occasions and holiday feasts. Featuring tender, juicy beef wrapped in a rich mushroom duxelles and golden, flaky puff pastry, this classic recipe delivers layers of flavor and texture in every bite.
Prep Time 50 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine British
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal
- For the Beef:
- 1 (2–2.5 lb) center-cut beef tenderloin, trimmed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- For the Mushroom Duxelles:
- 1 lb (450 g) mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp dry white wine (optional)
- For Assembly:
- 8–10 thin slices of prosciutto
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Flour, for dusting
- Optional Sauce:
- Red wine reduction or Madeira sauce
Prepare the Beef: Season beef tenderloin with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear beef on all sides until browned (about 2–3 minutes per side). Remove and let cool slightly. Brush beef with Dijon mustard and set aside.
Prepare Mushroom Duxelles: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté until translucent. Add finely chopped mushrooms and thyme. Cook until moisture evaporates, about 8–10 minutes. Deglaze with wine if using. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool completely.
Assemble the Wellington: Lay a sheet of plastic wrap. Arrange prosciutto slices in a slightly overlapping layer. Spread cooled duxelles over prosciutto. Place beef on top and carefully roll prosciutto around beef using plastic wrap. Twist ends to secure. Chill for 15–20 minutes. Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface to fit the beef. Remove plastic wrap from beef and place on pastry. Fold pastry over beef, sealing edges and trimming excess. Brush pastry with beaten egg. Use a knife to make small slits on top for steam to escape.
Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place Wellington on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 35–45 minutes, until pastry is golden brown and internal temperature of beef is 125–130°F for medium-rare. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Serve: Slice into 1–1.5 inch portions. Serve with red wine reduction or Madeira sauce and roasted vegetables.
Keyword Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelles