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WELLINGTON REBOOT
We’ve taken a great British classic and given it two versatile twists – including a moreish meat-free option – both starring peppery watercress. Serve with seasonal squash and mash for easy Christmas entertaining to wow all your guests
BEEF WELLINGTON WITH WATERCRESS & SMOKED PROSCIUTTO
Serves 6 Preparation time 25 minutes Cooking time 55 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes chilling
INGREDIENTS
• 800g/1lb 9oz beef fillet
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Sea salt
• 1 tbsp English mustard
• 500g/1lb 2oz watercress
• 12 slices smoked prosciutto
• Plain flour
• 500g/1lb 2oz ready-made puff pastry
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
1. Pat the beef fillet dry with kitchen paper, then rub all over with 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil and season well with sea salt. Heat
the remaining oil in a large frying pan until smoking hot, then sear the fillet
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