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Wellington

Ingredients

  • 800 g – 1 kg beef tenderloin – a medium-sized piece with an even diameter
  • 500 g mushrooms
  • 1 large shallot/onion
  • 2–3 cloves of garlic
  • 1–2 tbsp butter
  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1–2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 8–10 slices of prosciutto
  • 1 package of puff pastry (approx. 300–400 g)
  • 1 egg for brushing
  • Salt and black pepper
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Method

Meat

  • Clean the tenderloin and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  • Sear it on all sides in a very hot pan (approx. 1–2 minutes per side) to seal in the juices.
  • Immediately after searing, brush it with mustard and leave it to cool.
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Hubová zmes  

  • Huby nasekaj veľmi najemno.
  • Na masle opeč cibuľu, pridaj cesnak a huby.
  • Dus, kým sa odparí všetka voda — zmes musí byť takmer suchá.
  • Dochuť soľou, korením a tymianom. Nechaj vychladnúť.
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1. Wrapping

  • Lay out a sheet of cling film.
  • Arrange the prosciutto in an even layer.
  • Spread the mushroom mixture over the prosciutto.
  • Place the meat on top and use the cling film to roll it tightly.
  • Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.
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Pastry

  • Wrap the meat in puff pastry.
  • Seal the edges and trim off any excess pastry.
  • Brush with beaten egg.
  • You can gently score decorative lines on top, but be careful not to cut through the pastry.
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Baking

  • Oven: 200 °C
  • Bake for approximately 25–35 minutes, depending on the size and desired doneness.
  • Ideal internal temperatures:
    • Rare: ~50–52 °C
    • Medium rare: ~54–57 °C
    • Medium: ~60 °C
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Resting

  • Let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing to keep the meat juicy.

Tip: The most common problem is a wet mushroom mixture. If it remains too moist, the pastry will become soggy.

Ideal side dishes: potato purée and glazed vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, or peas.