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How to Make Beef Wellington

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An elegant dish for a special occasion, this Beef Wellington recipe will look like you slaved in the kitchen all day. Impress your friends and family with this recipe for perfect results every time.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 4 cuts of filet Mignon
  • • a package of Phyllo dough
  • • 1/2 lb. Sliced mushrooms
  • • 3 tbsp. Chopped green onion
  • • 1/4 tsp. Dried thyme
  • • 4 tbsp. Olive oil
  • • 3 tbsp. red wine
  • • Salt
  • • Pepper
  • • 4 Tbsp. Melted butter

    How to Make Beef Wellington

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil and cook the diced mushrooms in a skillet for about three minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add 3 tbsp of red wine and reduce.

  3. Step 3

    Add chopped green onions, dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of pepper, to taste. Remove mushroom mixture from skillet and set aside for later.

  4. Step 4

    Heat oven to 425 degrees. Generously, salt and pepper filet Mignon on both sides. Add oil to same skillet and on high heat pan sear filets for 2 minutes on each side.

  5. Step 5

    Next, place the phyllo dough on a flat surface and brush each sheet with melted butter. Layer 6 sheets of phyllo dough then cut into quarters for each filet mignon.

  6. Step 6

    Place 2 tbsp of mushroom mixture at the center of the layered phyllo and spread.

  7. Step 7

    Lay the filet on top of the mushrooms and then top the steak with more mushroom mixture.

  8. Step 8

    Fold all 4 corners of the phyllo together and twist tightly to close. Brush remaining butter on the outside.

  9. Step 9

    Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes, or until dough is golden brown, on a lightly greased baking dish. Let fillets rest for 5 minutes. Serves 4.

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