Country Beef Wellington
Description
This impressive Country Beef Wellington features a center-cut rib eye roast coated in a rich liverwurst and mushroom mixture, then encased in a homemade flaky pastry crust. The dish is baked until golden brown, creating a tender, juicy interior with a crisp, savory exterior. It is a hearty and elegant main course perfect for special occasions or family gatherings.Ingredients
Directions
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A 6-8 pound whole tenderloin of beef or 5 pound center
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cut of filet may be substituted for the rib eye roast.
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Tie meat securely if you use a folded filet.
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Insert meat thermometer into center of meat; roast uncovered at 325 F (163C).
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until temperature reaches 140 degrees (rare).
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Cool, wrap and refrigerate.
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The next day saute mushrooms and onion in butter until onion is tender.
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Combine with Liverwurst and mix.
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Chill.
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To make crust mix flour, salt, parsley, and celery seeds.
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Cut in shortening until mixture is consistency of tiny peas.
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Sprinkle on cold water 1 tbs at a time, tossing with a fork.
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Shape dough into a rectangle about 18 inch thick, measuring 2 inches wider than the length of the roast, 2 inches longer than the circumference.
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Save pastry scraps.
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Remove string from cold roast.
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Pat Liverwurst mixture onto roast, covering top and sides only.
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Place roast, coated side down, on pastry rectangle.
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Fold up pastry to meet along center top and ends.
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Trim off extra pastry, moisten edges and press together firmly to seal well.
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Place pastry covered roast, sealed edges down (Liverwurst side is now up) in a greased shallow pan.
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Roll pastry scraps and
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cut out 3 flowers, 3 leaves, and 3 stems
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Brush pieces with beaten egg and seal to top of roast in attractive design.
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Brush entire surface with beaten egg; prick with fork.
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Bake at (375 F (191C).) 1 hour or until crust is golden brown.
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Remove roast from pan, and let stand 15 minutes prior to carving.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 3467.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 190.5g294%
- Saturated Fat 76.1g381%
- Cholesterol 1564.1mg522%
- Sodium 5494.9mg229%
- Total Carbohydrate 144.6g49%
- Dietary Fiber 6.4g26%
- Sugars 5.5g
- Protein 260.6g522%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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