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Introduction:
Beef Wellington is a classic and elegant dish that combines tender beef, savory mushrooms, and a flaky pastry. While it can be made with store-bought puff pastry, nothing beats the richness and texture of homemade rough puff pastry. This recipe will guide you through making both the beef filling and the pastry from scratch for a truly special meal.
Ingredients:
For the Beef Wellington:
500 grams ground beef
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
250 grams mushrooms, finely chopped
100 grams pâté (optional, for extra richness)
2 sheets of homemade rough puff pastry (recipe below)
For the Homemade Rough Puff Pastry:
250 grams all-purpose flour
200 grams cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt
120 ml cold water (adjust as needed)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional for extra flakiness)
How to make:
1. Prepare the Homemade Rough Puff Pastry:
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