Beef Wellington

This classic dish, with its golden puff pastry and tender beef fillet, makes for a stunning centrepiece that’s sure to impress. Whether you're hosting a cosy family gathering or a grand celebration, this recipe will bring warmth and cheer to your holiday feast.

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

Fillet of beef 900 g

Fresh porcini mushrooms 450 g

Prosciutto 250 g

Puff pastry 2 rectangular sheets

Mustard 100 g

Garlic clove 1

Egg yolk to taste

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Method:

1.  Clean the fillet well.

2. Brown it in a pan for about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the fillet to a plate and brush with mustard.

3. Cut the previously cleaned mushrooms into pieces. Blend for a few seconds, then transfer to a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a garlic clove. Dry the mushrooms at moderate heat for about 10 minutes.

4. Lay out 2 sheets of plastic wrap on the work surface, place the 8 slices of prosciutto to form a rectangle, and spread the mushroom mixture over the prosciutto.

5. Place the fillet on one of the two ends and, using the plastic wrap, roll the fillet tightly.

6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

7. Lay the rectangular puff pastry on the work surface, place the fillet on top, and roll it in the puff pastry.

8. You can decorate the Wellington fillet by making light incisions in the puff pastry or using a second sheet of puff pastry.

9. Bake in a static oven at 200°C for about 35/40 minutes.

10. Remove from the oven and serve - buon appetito!