Beef Wellington, possibly the most classic British dish, makes for the ultimate family meal, or an impressive centrepiece for a dinner party or celebration.
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Tender beef wrapped in flaky puff pastry - what more could you ask for?
It is important to trim excess pastry when covering the beef. Don't have the pastry too thick at the joins or the pastry will not cook through. To decorate, cut small leaves from pastry scraps and secure them to the beef wellington with a little of the egg before baking.