British-inspired · pastry-wrapped beef
Individual Beef Wellingtons
Tender beef, mushroom duxelles, and flaky puff pastry make a scaled-down special-occasion dinner for four.
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Season the steaks. Sear in hot oil for 1 minute per side, transfer to a plate, and brush with Dijon.
- 02
Cook mushrooms, shallot, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the skillet until dry and deeply browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
- 03
Heat the oven to 425°F. Top each pastry square with mushrooms and a steak, wrap completely, seal the seams, and place seam-side down on a sheet pan. Brush with egg.
- 04
Bake until the pastry is golden and the beef reaches 125°F to 130°F for medium-rare, 18 to 22 minutes. Rest for 8 minutes.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use refrigerated crescent dough sheets for a softer crust.
- Serve roasted garlic and green vegetables alongside, as pictured.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
