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Beef Wellington for Two: Easy Romantic Recipe

Beef Wellington for Two with Mashed Potatoes and Peas

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 steaks Filet Mignon About 6 oz each, room temperature
  • 1 sheet Puff pastry Thawed if frozen
  • 8 oz Cremini mushrooms Finely chopped for duxelles
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 large Egg Beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp Butter Divided use
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Green peas
  • 1 tbsp Fresh chives Chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop the mushrooms. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and cook the mushrooms until all moisture has evaporated (about 8-10 minutes) to create the duxelles. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside to cool.
  • Season the filet mignon steaks generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear the steaks for 1-2 minutes per side to develop a crust. Remove from heat, brush immediately with Dijon mustard, and let rest until completely cool.
  • Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into two equal squares. Spread half of the cooled mushroom duxelles in the center of each pastry square.
  • Place a cooled, seared filet mignon on top of the duxelles. Fold the pastry edges over the beef to completely encase it, trimming any excess pastry. Pinch the seams to seal.
  • Place the wrapped beef seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up the pastry.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Brush the chilled puff pastry with the beaten egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and a meat thermometer reads 130 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare.
  • While the Wellingtons bake, boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and return to the pot. Mash with 3 tablespoons of butter and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in chopped chives.
  • Steam the green peas until tender, and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Remove the Beef Wellingtons from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve whole alongside the creamy mashed potatoes and buttered peas.