Classic Beef Wellington
Classic Beef Wellington is a luxurious British dish featuring a seared beef tenderloin coated in mushroom duxelles and pâté, all encased in a golden, flaky puff pastry. It is a centerpiece dish often reserved for special occasions and holiday feasts.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both protein and fat, with the puff pastry contributing significant carbohydrates. A single serving provides a substantial amount of calories, iron, and B vitamins, but is also quite rich.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 42 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Iron | 5.2 mg |
| Potassium | 620 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10.5 mg |
| Zinc | 7.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Selenium | 32 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg |
Per 1 slice (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Despite its name, Beef Wellington is not widely documented in Britain before the mid-20th century, and its exact origin is debated, with some theories linking it to the Duke of Wellington. Nutritionally, it's a dense, energy-dense meal where the lean beef tenderloin is complemented by the high-fat pastry and duxelles.
