Beef Wellington

• 900 g (2 lb) fillet of beef
• 225 g (½

Have the beef at room temperature. Chop the mushrooms and onions and soften them in the melted butter over a gentle heat. When the onions are tender add the seasoning and chopped parsley and allow to cool in a bowl. Stir in half the beaten egg, and chill the mixture.

Heat the oven to 220°C, 425°F, Gas Mark 7. Coat the beef lightly with oil and place it on a rack in a roasting tin.. Sear