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Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Wellington!

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This Beef Wellington recipe is a show-stopping dish made famous by Chef Gordon Ramsay. A perfectly seared filet mignon is coated in a rich mushroom duxelles, wrapped in prosciutto, and enveloped in buttery, flaky puff pastry. When baked to golden perfection, it reveals a tender, juicy center that melts in your mouth. Whether you’re preparing it for a special occasion or just leveling up your home cooking game, this dish is well worth the effort.

  • Author: Tara Hamrick
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2-4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 oz) center-cut beef filet
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped (preferably cremini or button)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 slices prosciutto
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1. Sear the Beef:
Sear seasoned filet in hot pan with oil, 1–2 minutes per side. Rest and brush with Dijon while warm.

Step 2. Prepare the Mushroom Duxelles:
Finely chop mushrooms. Sauté garlic and thyme in butter. Add mushrooms and cook until dry. Cool completely.

Step 3. Wrap with Prosciutto:
Layer prosciutto on plastic wrap. Spread mushroom mixture. Place beef on top and roll tightly. Chill 15 minutes.

Step 4. Wrap with Puff Pastry:
Roll pastry. Remove plastic wrap. Wrap beef in pastry, seal with egg wash, and brush top with yolk.

Step 5. Bake to Perfection:
Bake Wellington at 400°F for 15–20 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing into buttery layers.

Notes

  • Wrap & Chill is the Real MVP 💪💨
    Chill the wrapped beef twice: after prosciutto + duxelles, and again after adding pastry. A half-sheet baking pan fits perfectly in most fridges..
  • Mushroom Mix = No Mush! 🍄
    Cook the duxelles until completely dry. Any leftover moisture = soggy pastry. I learned this the painful way.
  • No Filet? No Problem 🥩
    Want to save some bucks? Try this Crockpot Ground Beef Stroganoff for a rich, meaty twist on tradition.
  • Use Store-Bought Puff Pastry Without Guilt 🧁
    Unless you’re training for MasterChef, frozen puff pastry is totally fine. I use it all the time. Zero shame.
  • Check the Temp Like a Pro 🔢
    Repeat after me: thermometers save Wellingtons. Invest in a meat thermometer. Pull it at 120°F for medium-rare; it continues cooking as it rests. The ThermoPro Digital Meat Thermometer gives instant, accurate reads.
  • Don’t Skip Rest Time! ⏱️
    Letting Wellington rest is not optional. It keeps the juices inside instead of all over your plate.

Nutrition

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