Beef Wellington with Purple Broccoli and Jus

Seared beef fillet wrapped in pancakes, pâté, mushrooms, and pastry, served with blanched broccoli and a red wine reduction.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1213.1 kcals 4852.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.4 grams 185.6 grams
Fat 87.1 grams 348.2 grams
Protein 56.2 grams 224.8 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
250
g
Butter
very cold, cut into small cubes
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range, beaten for egg wash
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, for pancakes
100
ml
Milk
for pancakes
1
knob
Butter
for frying pancakes
25
g
Butter
for duxelle
GrainsCereals
250
g
Plain Flour
for the puff pastry
4
tbsp
Plain Flour
for pancakes
Liquids
125
ml
Water
ice-cold
500
ml
150
ml
Meat
500
g
Beef Fillet
middle section
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
4
piece
Portobello Mushrooms
finely chopped
250
g
Spinach
large leaf, blanched

Steps

  • Mound the flour on a surface and make a center well.
  • Combine the butter and salt in the well by hand.
  • Mix in iced water until the dough is grainy and marbled.
  • Wrap the dough ball in film and chill for 20 minutes.
  • Roll the pastry into a 40x20cm rectangle on a floured surface.
  • Fold the pastry into thirds and rotate a quarter-turn.
  • Roll into a rectangle again, fold into thirds, and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Repeat the rolling and folding twice more, then chill for 30 minutes.
  • Whisk the pancake eggs and flour together in a bowl.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk to form a smooth batter.
  • Fry two pancakes in butter until golden-brown on both sides.
  • Fry the mushrooms in butter for 4 minutes and season well.
  • Preheat your oven to 200°C.
  • Sear the seasoned beef in a hot pan until browned.
  • Layer pancakes, pâté, mushrooms, and spinach over the rolled pastry.
  • Brush with egg, wrap the pastry around the beef, and seal.
  • Place the Wellington on a tray, brush with egg, and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Brush the chilled pastry with egg one final time.
  • Bake at 200°C for 25 minutes for rare or 35 minutes for medium.
  • Boil the broccoli in water for 4 minutes.
  • Drain the broccoli and fry in oil for 3 minutes.
  • Reduce the beef stock by half, add wine, and reduce again.
  • Slice the Wellington and serve with broccoli and jus.