A Romantic Dinner for Two: Beef Wellington
An elegant beef Wellington for two can be surprisingly simple to prepare, offering a luxurious meal without complexity.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 F.
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If irregular, tie filets with twine, then season generously with salt and pepper.
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Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
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Sear filets on all sides for about 3 minutes until well-browned, ensuring the internal temperature does not exceed 120 F.
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Cool filets, then wrap in plastic and chill for at least 2 hours.
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Prepare the mushroom duxelles.
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Spread the prepared mushrooms over the chilled filets.
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Whisk an egg with 1 tablespoon of water for an egg wash.
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Wrap the filets in puff pastry.
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Brush the pastry-wrapped filets with egg wash, place on a sheet pan, and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.