Preparation time is 45minutes
Cook time is 1hours
Total time is 1hours 45minutes
Serve is for 6 people
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Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
11 Ingredients
Number of servings
6
- 1kilograms beef, cut from the thick end and trimmed of fat
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 2tablespoons sunflower oil
- 45grams unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 250grams mixed wild mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1tablespoons brandy
- 500grams shop-bought all-butter puff pastry
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Description
Also known as Beef Wellington, this rich and luxurious dish is simple to finish off and serve; perfect for entertaining.
Method
Step 1 of 5
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Season the meat all over with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the beef until browned all over. Place in a roasting tin and roast for 10 minutes. Remove and leave it to cool.
Step 2 of 5
Melt the butter in a pan. Fry the shallots and garlic for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until softened. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes until the juices evaporate. Add the brandy and let it bubble for 30 seconds. Leave to cool.
Step 3 of 5
Roll out one-third of the pastry to a rectangle about 5 cm larger than the beef. Place on a baking sheet and prick with a fork.
Step 4 of 5
Bake for 12-15 minutes until crisp. Cool, then spread one- third of the mushroom mixture in the centre. Place the beef on top and spread the remaining mushroom mixture over. Roll out the remaining pastry and place over the beef. Brush the egg around the edges of the raw pastry, and press them down on the cooked pastry base to seal.
Step 5 of 5
Brush the egg all over the pastry. Slit the top for steam to escape. Bake for 30 minutes for rare, 35 for medium-rare, or 45 for well done. If the pastry starts to become too brown, cover it loosely with foil. Remove from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before serving. Slice with a very sharp knife.
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