Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington

Updated November 4, 2026

Beef tenderloin wrapped in mushrooms and puff pastry. A classic dinner party centerpiece that's worth the effort.

SHOPPING: Center-cut beef tenderloin, trimmed. All-butter puff pastry.

Cook time
1 hr 45 min
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Ingredients

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  • Beef tenderloin, center cut
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • Vegetable oil
  • Cremini mushrooms
  • Shallots, minced
  • Fresh thyme leaves
  • Butter
  • Dijon mustard
  • Puff pastry sheet
  • Egg for wash

Instructions

Make the duxelles
Make the duxelles
Sear and wrap
Sear and wrap
Bake until done
Bake until done
Let rest
Let rest

Tomorrow's Meal

Beef Wellington Hash with Crispy Mushroom Crust

Diced cold beef Wellington pan-fried until the pastry crust shatters, mixed with caramelized onions and served with a fried egg on top

You'll need to pick up:

Butter for frying1-2 eggsFresh thyme for garnishFleur de sel for finishing

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Cut cold beef Wellington into 1/2-inch cubes, separating pastry from beef mixture
  2. 2.Heat 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat
  3. 3.Fry beef and pastry pieces 3-4 minutes until pastry is golden and shattered, beef is warmed through
  4. 4.Push hash to sides, crack eggs into center, fry to your preference
  5. 5.Toss everything together gently, season with fleur de sel and thyme
  6. 6.Serve immediately while pastry is still crispy

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