We are in December. It feels like May outside; However, I am not fooled. It is time to 
think about what to serve for our Christmas Dinner. I had planned on a Rib Roast, Shrimp Cocktail, Oven Fried Potatoes, Spinich Salad, and desserts. Then along comes a recipe for Beef Wellington and I am tempted to change my main dish. I am asking my readers to help me decide on my menu. Sometimes, there are just too many choices.
Beef Wellington
3 to 4 lbs. of Beef Tenderloin (fat trimmed)
Coarse Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
3 TBLS unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cups of mushrooms finely chopped
1.5 lbs. of frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, slightly beaten
flour for rolling pastry
Season the beef surface with salt and pepper. Put in a heated skillet with the butter, and sear sides and ends of the beef (about 1 1/2 minutes each). Put the beef in the refrigerator to cool. Put onions and mushrooms in the skillet with the butter from searing the beef and cook until almost tender on medium heat. Let the mushroom/onion mixture cool. On a floured surface, roll puffed pastry until 1/4 inch thick. It needs to be large enough to cover the beef. Spread the beef with the onion/mushroom mixture. Fold up dough to enclose tenderloin and chill for half an hour. Brush with egg. Cook at 425 degrees for 35 minutes to reach an internal temperature of 135 degrees.
So, give me your thoughts, should this be the Christmas Dinner for 2012? Until next time….From our Butcher Block to your Table.
2 comments
Looks like you’ve got the mushroom mixture just perfect! No additions from me other than adding a splash of red wine to the mixture for some added richness. Happy Holidays! Since I bought the tenderloin, you know what’ll be on my Christmas table! So impressive, but so easy! I hope you can visit my own blog. Perhaps become a Follower? LOVD tidings, Lilly (the customer from Solon who always is prepared with coolers for the meat)
Lilly: I didn’t realize you came from Solon. I am honored you come to Sherman Provision. How did you find out about our store? I love the way you come in so prepared. I definately want to follow your blog. You will probably have to help me. This is all a little out of my league. I went online, but couln’t find it. Thanks.