Warm-up your evening with Tassel Ridge® Beef Wellington.

Tassel Ridge Beef Wellington is an elegant way to warm up a cold evening, especially when it’s paired with Tassel Ridge Iowa In the Dark.

Tassel Ridge® Beef Wellington

Ingredients

  • 4 8-oz filet mignons
  • 2 tsp salt
  • tsp black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 lb portabella mushrooms, rough chopped
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 fresh thyme sprig
  • 1 17.3-oz pkg puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 Tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Season steaks on all sides using 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until brown on all sides. Remove from pan. Set aside. Do not clean pan. Pulse mushrooms in food processor until they form a wet paste. Set aside. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in skillet, used to brown steaks, over medium-high heat. Add shallot, garlic, and thyme. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture becomes very aromatic. Remove thyme. Add mushroom paste, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Mix well. Spread mixture evenly over bottom of skillet. Cook 3 minutes, or until moisture in mixture is mostly gone. Remove pan from heat. Set aside. Preheat oven to 400°F. On floured surface, roll out sheet of puff pastry to a rectangle about 8 inches by 14 inches. Cut into two 7-inch squares. Repeat with second sheet of puff pastry. Place about 1 tablespoon of mushroom mixture on each square. Spread evenly over each square, leaving space along edges. Place a steak on top of mushroom mixture. Split remaining mushroom mixture over tops of steaks. Whisk together egg yolks and milk in small bowl. Brush pastry edges with egg mixture. Fold pastry around steaks and seal. Place on greased sheet pan, Refrigerate about 5 minutes. Remove and brush tops with remaining egg mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium rare. Remove from oven. Allow to rest about 10 minutes before serving. Serves 4.

Recipe Notes

Wine Recommendation—Tassel Ridge Iowa In the Dark

Iowa In the Dark is a dry red with light and fresh flavors. First impressions are tangy acid followed by black cherry fading to plum followed by a drying mid-palate and a long pleasing finish. Made from Marquette, St. Croix, Petite Pearl, and Steuben grapes grown in our Iowa vineyards. Iowa In the Dark is a versatile wine that will pair nicely with grilled meat and spicy foods including Asian and Mexican dishes. Serve at room temperature.