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Individual Beef Wellingtons: Elegant, Easy, Exceptional

By Kevin D. Weeks., About.com

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Begin with filets 1 inch thick.

Beef Wellington Tutorial

Beef Wellington Tutorial

Kevin D Weeks

The first step is browning the filets. Be sure to use a digital instant read or probe thermometer to avoid over-cooking. Note that I've tied the filet with a piece of twine to force it into a round shape.

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Index: Individual Beef Wellingtons: Elegant, Easy, Exceptional

  1. Begin with filets 1 inch thick.
  2. Brown the filets.
  3. Make the duxelles
  4. Layout the pastry
  5. Trim the pastry
  6. Wrap the filets
  7. Bake to perfection...

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