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Fillet Wellington by PentoleProfessionali

Wellington fillet is a second course of meat to be prepared for special occasions and is a recipe known all over the world. Here is the recipe of Professional Pots.

INGREDIENTS FOR 6-8 PEOPLE:

 

  • 1.2kg fillet of beef
  • 500 g of fresh champignon mushrooms
  • 150 g of Parma ham (6 slices)
  • 2 rolls of puff pastry
  • English mustard to taste
  • 1 egg yolk
  • extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • pepper to taste

COOKING TOOLS:

 

PROCEDURE:

 

  • Clean the mushrooms by removing the soil, roughly cut them into pieces and blend them with a pinch of salt and pepper until you obtain a fairly fine and homogeneous puree.
  • Transfer it to a very hot pan and cook, turning it from time to time until it is cooked through. completely dry. It's It is very important that the mushrooms release all the water.

  • the outside of the fillet by massaging it, then divide it into two slices and brown them both in a hot pan.

  • brown all sides so that all sides are browned. the meat seals itself and does not subsequently lose its juices. Then remove from pan, brush with mustard and let sit for a few minutes.

    • of raw ham on the larg. At the length of the meat slice, distribute the mushroom puree evenly and add a pinch of pepper.
    • Lay the fillet in the center and then wrap it completely forming a sort of well-compacted candy so that it melts. the ingredients can be mixed perfectly.
    • Put 15’ in the refrigerator to rest. Repeat the operation for both fillet slices.
    • After 15 minutes, roll out the dough and thin it slightly with a rolling pin. Remove the fillets from the fridge, remove the film  and place in the center of the sheet.
    • Wrap the slice, close the ends; sides and remove the excess dough. Repeat the same operation for the second slice as well, then put both fillets back in the fridge for 5”.
    • Beat an egg yolk. Remove the meat from the fridge and brush with the beaten egg yolk. Make decorations as desired on the surface of the pastry and then bake at 200° for 30/35'.

    • time has elapsed, remove from the oven, wait a few minutes and then cut into slices about 1.5/2cm thick and serve.