Classic Beef Wellington
Tender beef fillet wrapped in mushroom duxelles and golden puff pastry
Instructions
- 1
Season beef fillets generously with salt and pepper. Sear in hot pan for 2-3 minutes each side until browned.
- 2
Brush seared beef with Dijon mustard and set aside to cool completely.
- 3
Finely chop mushrooms and cook with shallots until all moisture evaporates. Season and cool.
- 4
Lay out prosciutto slices overlapping. Spread mushroom duxelles evenly over prosciutto.
- 5
Place cooled beef on mushroom layer and roll tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
- 6
Roll out puff pastry to 3mm thickness. Remove beef from plastic and place on pastry.
- 7
Brush edges with egg wash, wrap beef tightly in pastry, trim excess. Score top decoratively.
- 8
Brush entire wellington with egg wash. Chill 15 minutes before baking.
- 9
Bake at 200°C for 25-30 minutes until pastry is golden and internal temp reaches 52°C for medium-rare.
- 10
Rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with red wine jus and seasonal vegetables.
Chef's Tips
- All ingredients available for next-day delivery from your branch
- Bulk pricing automatically applied on large orders
- Scale portions up or down based on your service requirements
Ingredients
For 40 portions (commercial scale)
Total Cost
For 40 portions
💡 Chef's Tips
- • All quantities calculated for commercial kitchen scale (40 portions)
- • Bulk pricing automatically applied where available
- • Fresh products delivered next-day from your branch
Classic Beef Wellington - Professional Recipe Guide
Tender beef fillet wrapped in mushroom duxelles and golden puff pastry
About This beef Recipe
This classic beef wellington recipe is designed for fine dining, featuring beef as the primary protein. The recipe is rated as Advanced difficulty, making it ideal for experienced chefs.
Perfect for Fine Dining Restaurants
This recipe is specifically designed for fine dining, with portion calculations and preparation methods optimized for elegant presentation.
Seasonal Availability
This winter recipe features ingredients and flavors perfect for winter service, with rich, warming dishes.
Commercial Kitchen Preparation
All ingredients in this recipe are available from Booker Wholesale, with next-day delivery available when ordered by 3pm. The recipe includes automatic portion scaling, allowing you to adjust quantities for any number of servings. Bulk pricing is automatically applied for large orders.
Recipe Tips for Success
- All ingredients are calculated for commercial scale (40+ portions by default)
- Use the portion calculator to adjust quantities for your specific service requirements
- Add all ingredients to your basket with one click for convenient ordering
- Fresh ingredients are delivered next-day from your local Booker branch
- Bulk pricing automatically applies for large quantity orders
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