How to Make a Mushroom Duxelle - Perfect for a Beef Wellington!

Mushroom Duxelles are delicious, they pair perfectly with the tenderloin in a beef Wellington, and the best part, they’re extremely easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 1/2lb of Button Mushrooms
  • 1/2lb of Baby Portobello Mushrooms
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 1 clove of Garlic
  • 1tsp. Salt
  • 1tsp. of Pepper
  • 2 Sticks Thyme

Procedure

  1. Add all ingredients in a food processor.
  2. Blitz it up!
  3. Use the food processor until all ingredients are well broken down – you’re looking for a brown paste like substance.
  4. Cook in a hot pan (about 6 minutes) – The reason you cook it is to release all the moisture, this adds to the flavir and keeps your Wellington crisp!
  5. Add your favorite Cognac and cook for an additional two minutes.
  6. Let it chill.

To see how to use your duxelle in a Wellington click here!

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