Beef Wellington - Girls Gone Grillin' Style

Beef Wellington – Girls Gone Grillin’ Style

What Makes This GGG Style

SPG with a Kiss of Onion instead of plain salt & pepper

Light smoke-kissed beef (before pastry)

Ultra-savory mushroom duxelles

Crispy, flaky puff pastry (never soggy)

Big flavor, clean slices, zero stress

Ingredients

  • Beef
  • 2–3 lb center-cut beef tenderloin
  • Olive oil
  • Girls Gone Grillin’ SPG with a Kiss of Onion
  • Duxelles
  • 1½ lbs mushrooms (cremini or button), finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • ½ tsp SPG
  • Splash of Worcestershire (optional)

Wrap

8–10 slices prosciutto

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

1 egg + splash of water (egg wash)

Smoker Setup

Temp: 225°F (beef only)

Wood: Cherry or oak (light smoke)

Finish heat: 375–400°F (smoker or oven)

Instructions

Smoke the Beef (Key GGG Move)

Coat tenderloin lightly with olive oil

Season generously with SPG

Smoke uncovered at 225°F

Pull at 115–120°F internal

Chill completely (minimum 1 hour)

This adds flavor without ruining the pastry later.

Make the Duxelles

Sauté mushrooms in butter until ALL moisture is gone

Add garlic, thyme, SPG, Worcestershire

Cool completely

 Dry duxelles = crispy pastry (non-negotiable)

Wrap It Up

Lay prosciutto on plastic wrap (slightly overlapping)

Spread cooled duxelles evenly

Place chilled beef on top

Roll tight like a log

Chill again 20–30 minutes

Puff Pastry Time

Roll out puff pastry

Unwrap beef and place on pastry

Wrap tightly, seal edges underneath

Egg wash + light scoring

Chill 20 minutes

Cook & Finish

Cook at 275–300°F indirect

No extra smoke now

Pull beef at 125–128°F

Crank heat to 400°F

Finish until pastry is deep golden and beef hits 130–135°F

Rest & Slice

Rest 10–15 minutes

Slice with sharp knife

Cue the applause 

Girls Gone Grillin’ Pro Tips

Chill between EVERY step (this is why it works)

If pastry browns too fast → tent loosely with foil

Want extra shine? Brush with butter right after baking

Optional GGG Twists

Add caramelized onions to the duxelles

Brush beef lightly with Sweet & Sticky before wrapping (very light)

Make mini Wellingtons for catering or events

Serve with Cherry Chipotle demi-glace 


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