Classic Beef Wellington: An Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
An indulgent twist on the classic beef Wellington, featuring savory turkey bacon for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef tenderloin
- 8 ounces turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 pound mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 package puff pastry
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper, then sear it in a hot pan with olive oil until browned on all sides.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool, then brush with Dijon mustard.
- Cook the mushrooms in the same pan until all moisture is evaporated. Allow to cool.
- Wrap the beef in turkey bacon, then spread the mushroom mixture on top.
- Roll out the puff pastry and wrap it around the beef, sealing the edges.
- Brush the pastry with the beaten egg yolk.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the mushroom mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Classic beef wellington, beef wellington, turkey bacon, gourmet recipe