WILD WEST WELLINGTONS

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This spicy spin-off of traditional beef Wellington is so attractive that it's perfect for a special occasion. If you like your food extra spicy, choose a hot salsa rather than mild or medium. -Jenni Dise, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
1/2 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 teaspoons beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon water
Salsa, optional

Steps:

Sprinkle steaks with salt, cumin and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, brown steaks on both sides; remove and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and chiles; set aside., On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Cut into two 12x8-in. rectangles. Place a steak on one side of each rectangle; top with cream cheese mixture. Fold pastry over meat; seal seams. Place seam side down on a lightly greased baking sheet., Combine egg and water; brush over pastry. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Fat 35g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 44g protein.