Authentic British Beef Wellington

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A genuinely traditional dish featuring tender beef wrapped in puff pastry, true to historic English cuisine. This British one-pot recipe, ready in about 73 minutes, pairs beef tenderloin, dijon mustard, and puff pastry for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 45 min Cook: 28 min Serves 4 British cuisine 680 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs beef tenderloin dry with paper towels, then spread 2 tbsp dijon mustard evenly over surface; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Sauté 8 oz sliced mushrooms and 2 minced shallots in 2 tbsp butter over medium heat for 12 minutes until golden and liquid evaporated, stirring in 1 tbsp fresh thyme.
  3. Step 3: Roll out 1 sheet puff pastry to 12x9 inches; spread mushroom mixture evenly over pastry, leaving 1-inch border.
  4. Step 4: Place chilled beef on center of pastry, fold edges over beef, and seal seams with egg wash; brush entire surface with 1 beaten egg.
  5. Step 5: Bake at 400°F for 25-28 minutes until pastry is deep golden and internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium-rare, then rest 10 minutes before slicing.

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