Fillet of Beef Wellington Recipe

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Fillet of Beef Wellington
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Ingredients
12
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Nutrition
188
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • a 3 1/2-lb fillet of beef tied with thin sheets of larding fat at room temperature
  • 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 lb pate de foie gras (available at specialty foods shops) at room temperature
  • 1 lb puff paste or thawed frozen puff pastry plus additional for garnish if desired
  • an egg wash made by beating 1 large egg yolk with 1 tsp of water
  • 1/2 cup sercial madeira
  • 2 tsp arrowroot dissolved in 1 tsp cold water
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped black truffles (available at specialty food shops) if desired

Directions:

  1. In a roasting pan roast the beef in the middle of a preheated 400°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the thermometer registers 120°F. Let the fillet cool completely and discard the larding fat and the strings. Skim the fat from the pan juices and reserve the pan juices.
  2. In a heavy skillet cook the mushrooms in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until all the liquid they give off is evaporated and the mixture is dry, season them with salt and pepper, and let them cool completely. Spread the fillet evenly with the pâté de foie gras, covering the top and sides, and spread the mushrooms evenly over the pâté de foie gras. On a floured surface roll 1 pound of the puff paste into a rectangle about 20- by 12- inches, or large enough to enclose the fillet completely, invert the coated fillet carefully under the middle of the dough, and fold up the long sides of the dough to enclose the fillet brushing the edges of the dough with some of the egg white to seal them. Fold ends of the dough over the fillet and seal them with the remaining egg white. Transfer the fillet, seam side down to a jelly-roll pan or shallow roasting pan and brush the dough with some of the egg wash. Roll out the additional dough and cut the shapes with decorative cutters. Arrange the cutouts on the dough decoratively, brush them with the remaining egg wash, and chill the fillet for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours. Bake the fillet in the middle of a preheated 400°F oven for 30 minutes, reduce the heat to 350°, and bake the fillet for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until the meat thermometer registers 130°F. for medium-rare meat and the pastry is cooked through. Let the fillet stand for 15 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan boil the reserved pan juices and the Madeira until the mixture is reduced by one fourth. Add the arrowroot mixture, the broth, the truffles, and salt and pepper to taste and cook the sauce over moderate heat, stirring, being careful not to let it boil, for 5 minutes, or until it is thickened. Loosen the fillet from the jelly-roll pan, transfer it with two spatulas to a heated platter, and garnish it with watercress. Serve the fillet, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices, with the sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 188.17 Kcal (788 kJ)
Calories from fat 154.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.14g 26%
Cholesterol 55.94mg 19%
Sodium 276.64mg 12%
Potassium 196.85mg 4%
Total Carbs 3.11g 1%
Sugars 0.89g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 2%
Protein 5.6g 11%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 25.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 191.65 Kcal (802 kJ)
Calories from fat 157.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.46g 26%
Cholesterol 56.98mg 19%
Sodium 281.76mg 12%
Potassium 200.49mg 4%
Total Carbs 3.16g 1%
Sugars 0.91g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 2%
Protein 5.7g 11%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 17%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 26.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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