BOEUF EN CROUTE OR BEEF WELLINGTON

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This seems complicated, but when you have made it once, it really isn't. This is a huge favourite and also the meal my eldest asks for every birthday. I serve it with garlic mashed potatoes and usually asparagus because that is his fave or broccoli au gratin.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 lbs boneless filet of beef
salt and pepper
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon oil
1 (8 ounce) package frozen puff pastry
2 (8 ounce) packages foie gras pate (pate de foie-I use the pepper variety)
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper; heat half the oil and butter in a pan and brown beef on all sides. Place in roasting pan, dot with remaining butter and roast for 10 minutes -- longer if you want it more well done.
  • Remove and let stand until cooled. Remove string.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Place paté in a bowl and beat until smooth.
  • Roll out puff pastry 1/2 inch thick, large enough to completely envelop the roast.
  • Spread paté over top and sides of filet. Place filet, paté side down on pastry. Spread remaining paté on the top of the filet.
  • Brush one side of the pastry with egg. Fold unbrushed over meat; fold together and press.
  • Brush entire pastry with egg and bake for 40 minutes -- increasing by 5 minutes for more well done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2112, Fat 172.4, SaturatedFat 67, Cholesterol 481.5, Sodium 593, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 107.5

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