Beef Wellington



Ingredients

2 -to 2 1/2-pound beef tenderloins
Ground black pepper (optional)
1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm®
(Puff Pastry Sheets) 1 Sheet
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. butter
2 cups finely chopped mushrooms
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)


Directions

Heat the oven to 425°F. Place the beef in a lightly greased
roasting pan. Season with the black pepper, if desired.
Roast for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 130°F.
Cover the pan and refrigerate for 1 hour. Thaw the pastry
sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy
to handle. Heat the oven to 425°F. Beat the egg and water
in a small bowl with a fork. Heat the butter in a 10-inch
skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onion
and cook until the vegetables are tender and all the liquid
is evaporated, stirring often. Unfold the pastry sheet on a
lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a
rectangle 4 inches longer and 6 inches wider than the beef.
Brush the pastry sheet with the egg mixture. Spoon the
mushroom mixture onto the pastry sheet to within 1-inch
of the edges. Place the beef in the center of the mushroom
mixture. Starting at the long sides, fold the pastry over
the beef. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Tuck the
ends under to seal. Brush the pastry with the egg mixture.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden and a
meat thermometer reads 140°F. Slice and serve warm.




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