beef fillet

Gordon Ramsay's version of the classic steak dish – a showstopping centrepiece on a special occasion

Beef wellington

beef

olive oil

250 grams/9 ounces chestnut mushroom,include some wild ones if you like

butter

thyme

100 milliliters/3.5 fl oz dry white wine

prosciutto

egg yolksbeaten with 1 tsp water

Sit the 1kg beef fillet on a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/test-five-best-roasting-tins">roasting tray</a>, <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/test-best-pastry-brushes">brush</a> with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with pepper, then roast for 15 mins for medium-rare or 20 mins for medium. When the beef is <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/top-five-meat-thermometers">cooked to your liking</a>, remove from the oven to cool, then chill in the fridge for about 20 mins.

While the beef is cooling, <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/top-five-paring-knives">chop</a> 250g chestnut (and wild, if you like) mushrooms as finely as possible so they have the texture of coarse breadcrumbs. You can use a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/test-five-best-food-processors">food processor</a> to do this, but make sure you pulse-chop the mushrooms so they don’t become a slurry.

Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil and 50g butter in a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/five-best-saucepans">large pan</a> and fry the mushrooms on a medium heat, with 1 large sprig fresh thyme, for about 10 mins stirring often, until you have a softened mixture.

Season the mushroom mixture, pour over 100ml dry white wine and cook for about 10 mins until all the wine has been absorbed. The mixture should hold its shape when stirred.

Remove the mushroom duxelle from the pan to cool and discard the thyme.

Overlap two pieces of cling film over a large <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/test-five-best-chopping-boards">chopping board</a>. Lay 12 slices prosciutto on the cling film, slightly overlapping, in a double row.

Spread half the duxelles over the prosciutto, then sit the fillet on it and spread the remaining duxelles over.

Use the cling film’s edges to draw the prosciutto around the fillet, then roll it into a sausage shape, twisting the ends of cling film to tighten it as you go.

Chill the fillet while you roll out the pastry.

Dust your work surface with a little flour. <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/kimberley-wilsons-top-five-marble-rolling-pins">Roll out</a> a third of the 500g pack of puff pastry to a 18 x 30cm strip and place on a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/kimberley-wilsons-top-5-baking-trays">non-stick baking sheet</a>.

Roll out the remainder of the 500g pack of puff pastry to about 28 x 36cm.

Unravel the fillet from the cling film and sit it in the centre of the smaller strip of pastry.

Beat the 2 egg yolks with 1 tsp water and <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/test-best-pastry-brushes">brush</a> the pastry’s edges, and the top and sides of the wrapped fillet.

Using a rolling pin, carefully lift and drape the larger piece of pastry over the fillet, pressing well into the sides.

Trim the joins to about a 4cm rim. Seal the rim with the edge of a fork or spoon handle.

Glaze all over with more egg yolk and, using the back of a knife, mark the beef Wellington with long diagonal lines taking care not to cut into the pastry.

Chill for at least 30 mins and up to 24 hrs. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.

Brush the Wellington with a little more egg yolk and cook until golden and crisp – 20-25 mins for medium-rare beef, 30 mins for medium. Allow to stand for 10 mins before serving in thick slices.

A delicious Steak with Peppercorn Sauce (Steak au Poivre) which can be made in 30 minutes! Use beef fillet or filet mignon for a delicious treat with this easy and creamy peppercorn sauce.

Steak with Peppercorn Sauce (Steak au Poivre)

sea salt

pepper

unsalted butter (optional)

shallots, finely chopped

60 ml (1/4 cup) brandy

250 ml (1 cup) chicken stock or beef stock

green peppercorns

cornflour (cornstarch)

parsley, finely chopped

Heat the oil in a large frying pan which can fit all of the pieces of beef comfortably.

Season each piece of beef with salt and pepper. (See Kitchen Notes)

Sear each piece of beef over medium-high heat until you have a nice golden crust on each side. This should take about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare meat. If you like your beef more well-done, cook it for longer. (See Kitchen Notes)

Remove the beef to a plate and set aside.

Turn the heat down and add the butter and shallots.

Use a wooden spoon to try and scrape any caramelised bits from the pan.

Add the brandy or cognac and let the mixture bubble away for a few minutes.

Add the stock, cream, and green peppercorns.

Meanwhile, mix the cornflour (cornstarch) with a bit of water.

To thicken the sauce, pour some of the cornflour mixture into the sauce and quickly mix it in with a spoon. Add more cornflour mixture as necessary until the sauce has thickened to your liking.

Return the pieces of beef to the pan and reheat them briefly in the sauce.

Serve with steamed greens, boiled potatoes, roast potatoes or French fries.

I haven't had pepper sauce like this in ages. It looks wonderful with the steak.

This would be the perfect meal for date night. The peppercorn sauce and the tender beef, what a meal!

That's a good beefsteak recipe. I like this smell.

Beautiful recipe! This is easy to make and looks spectacular when serving, especially for a dinner party. I'll be making this again for sure.

Mustard crusted fillet of beef with deli salad

tbsp black peppercorns

tbsp sea salt

tbsp English mustard powder

baby new potatoes

tub marinated grilled red and yellow peppers

jar grilled artichoke hearts

watercress

mint leaves

Crush the peppercorns with a pestle and mortar then mix in the salt and mustard powder. Sprinkle onto a large plate. Brush the beef with some of the oil and roll in the seasoning.

Heat remaining oil until very hot in a large heavy-based pan. Put the beef in the pan and turn heat to medium. Sear for 30 minutes, turning every 6-7 minutes until the seasonings form a deep brown crust. This will be rare in the middle. For well-cooked, add 10 minutes. Leave to cool on a plate. Boil potatoes for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain, toss in the butter.

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