Cheat's Fillet Steak Wellington with Mash Potato & Mushroom Gravy

Method

1. 1Make mash

   • Preheat oven to 200°C, no fan.
   • Peel and chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
   • Add the potatoes to a pot of salted water and bring to the boil.
   • Cook for 15-20 min until soft.
   • Drain the potatoes and return to the pot.
   • Add the garlic butter and mash until smooth.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. 2Bake pastry

   • Meanwhile, unroll the puff pastry. Using the back of a knife, gently make diagonal lines across the surface, from one corner to the other, to create a crosshatch design.
   • Then slice the puff pastry into four quarters.
   • Using a fork, press the edges down to seal.
   • Whisk the egg and lightly brush each pastry.
   • Transfer to a baking tray and bake at the lowest rack of the oven for 25-30 min until golden brown in colour, and cooked through.

   Tip: Baking at the bottom of the oven will help give the puff pastry a lift from the heat below so that you get a well risen and crispy bottom crust.

3. 3Fry steak

   • Pat the steaks dry with kitchen paper.
   • Rub with oil and season with salt.
   • Heat a large pan over high heat.
   • Once very hot, fry the steaks for 2-4 min on each side.
   • Place on a baking tray.
   • Finish in the oven for 4-5 min (for medium) or longer, until cooked as preferred.
   • Transfer to a plate, season with pepper, and leave to rest until ready to serve.
   • Reserve the pan to make the mushroom sauce.

4. 4Boil broccoli

   • Meanwhile, boil a kettle of water.
   • Add the broccoli to a large bowl with a good pinch of salt.
   • Pour over the boiling water until submerged.
   • Cover with a lid or plate for 5-6 min until softened.
   • Drain once cooked.

5. 5Make gravy

   • Meanwhile, clean and slice the mushrooms in quarters.
   • Peel and finely chop the shallots.
   • Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with a small drizzle of oil.
   • Fry the shallots and mushrooms for 3-4 min until softened.
   • Add the 0.5 stock cube, cream, the measured water, a few sprigs of thyme, and a pinch of brown sugar.
   • Turn the heat down to medium and cook for 3-4 min until thickened.

6. 6Serve

   • Serve the Tenderloin Fillet Steak on top of the Mashed Potatoes, and spoon over the mushroom sauce.
   • Serve the puff pastry and broccolini alongside.

The cut

Tenderloin Steak

400 g for 2 people

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