Beef en croûte

• For 4 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 120 minutes
• Cooking time : 40 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Beef Filling
• Thaw the puff pastry according to package instructions.
• Beef Tenderloin : 500 grams
• Mushrooms : 200 grams
• Onion : 1 medium-sized
• Garlic : 2 cloves
• Dijon Mustard : 2 tablespoons
• Fresh Thyme : 1 tablespoon
• Salt : 1 teaspoon
• Black Pepper : 1 teaspoon
• Olive Oil : 2 tablespoons
• Puff Pastry : 1 sheet
• Egg Wash
  • Egg : 1 large
  • Water : 1 tablespoon

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
• In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
• Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and become golden brown.
• Remove the mushroom mixture from the pan and set aside.
• Season the beef tenderloin with salt and black pepper.
• In the same pan, sear the beef on all sides until browned. Remove from heat and let it cool.
• Spread Dijon mustard over the cooled beef tenderloin.
• Place the mushroom mixture on top of the mustard-coated beef.
• Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the mushrooms.
• Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
• Place the beef and mushroom mixture in the center of the puff pastry.
• Fold the pastry over the beef, sealing the edges by pressing them together.
• Transfer the beef en croûte to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make the egg wash.
• Brush the egg wash over the puff pastry.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the beef is cooked to your desired doneness.
• Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
• Serve the beef en croûte with your favorite side dishes.

Tips

• Make sure to properly seal the edges of the puff pastry to prevent any filling from leaking out during baking.
• You can customize the filling by adding other ingredients like cheese or spinach.
• Serve the beef en croûte with a red wine sauce for an extra flavor boost.

Information

• Beef en croûte is a classic French dish that features tender beef wrapped in puff pastry.
• This recipe is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests with a delicious and elegant dish.