Summary of "Beef Wellington Recipe For Two By Jamie Oliver"
In this video, Jamie Oliver demonstrates how to make a delicious Beef Wellington designed for two people. He emphasizes that while Beef Wellington is often considered a daunting dish to prepare for larger gatherings, it can be simplified and made manageable for a smaller serving. The recipe begins with a beautiful piece of grass-fed beef fillet, seasoned with rosemary, seared in a hot pan with olive oil, butter, and garlic.
Next, Oliver prepares a mushroom duxelles, which is a finely chopped mushroom filling. He discusses the versatility of mushrooms, noting that both inexpensive and premium varieties can be used. He incorporates red onions, garlic, and soaked dried porcini mushrooms to enhance the flavor. The mixture is blended to achieve a pate-like consistency.
Oliver then makes spinach pancakes to serve as a layer that absorbs excess juices from the beef. The pancake batter is made from milk, self-raising flour, eggs, and spinach, resulting in a vibrant green color.
To assemble the Wellington, he spreads English mustard on the pancake, adds the mushroom duxelles, and places the seared beef fillet on top. He wraps it all together and encases it in all-butter puff pastry, sealing it with an egg wash. He adds a decorative lattice on top for an elegant finish before baking it in a preheated oven.
While the Wellington bakes, Oliver prepares a thyme and onion gravy using the leftover porcini liquid. Once cooked, he slices into the Wellington to reveal the tender beef and crispy pastry, serving it with the rich sauce. The video concludes with Oliver expressing the joy of sharing this special dish with someone you love.
