Former Royal Chef shares "State Banquet" Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington blew me away as a junior chef at Buckingham Palace. How were the chefs able to cook this beautiful and delicious dish to perfection and serve it just perfect to The Royal Family and visiting Kings Queens and Presidents ? The pastry had to be golden and crisp, the mushroom duxelles (puree) had to taste amazing and not be too runny and of course the beef had to be cooked to perfection (with an end piece well done for The Queen)
In this video I share the royal recipe. (Notice how the mushroom duxelles doesn't go all the way around the beef so as not to overpower it.) It's an expensive dish to make and for special occasions. But you can use pork tenderloin too to make it cheaper.
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Beef Wellington
Serves 6-8
2 1/2 lb center cut beef tenderloin
Chef McGrady Buckingham seasoning or salt and pepper
2 TBS vegetable oil
For the duxelles;
24 oz baby bella mushrooms, finely chopped or pulsed in food processor
1 large onion, finely diced
1 TBS oil
2 TBS olive oil
2 TBS butter
For the crepes;
1/3 cup flour
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 TBS vegetable oil
1 lb puff paste
1/4 cup flour, for dusting
1 egg
1 egg yolk
Season the beef with the Buckingham seasoning or salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet until smoking. Sear the beef on all sides. Refrigerate.
In a separate skillet heat the olive oil and butter until melted. add the onions and garlic and a little salt. and cook until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the mushrooms and stir, reduce the heat and cook the mushrooms until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate.
In a large bowl add the flour, milk and egg and mix until there are no lumps. Heat a splash of oil in the pan and heat until smoking, pour in about 2 TBS of the batter and swirl in the pan. Cook until brown and flip and cook on the other side. Remove to a plate and repeat the process until you have three pancakes/crepes. Refrigerate.
Roll out the pastry into a large rectangle. Place the crepes overlapping in the center. Cover with the duxelles leave about 2 inches around the edges. Place the beef in the center. Brush the whole egg around the edges of the pastry. Fold over one side of the paste and trim excess pastry. Repeat with the other side. Invert the beef Wellington onto a baking sheet, brush with the egg yolk and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Allow the beef Wellington to cool about 10 minutes before slicing.
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SIR- the subtle music in the background is tasteful, perfect

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I’ve never made Beef Wellington, but now it’s on my “to make” list.

[@Maplecook]

Mine as well!

[@BigAmp]

Do it you won't be sorry. I had never done one, just watched a couple of you tube videos then went ahead and it turned out great. I seasoned with salt & pepper only then seared (do the ends too) then applied english mustard to the outside as soon as it finished searing. I also wrapped in prosciutto, didn't bother with the crepes. Onion and garlic with the mushrooms is best (some do mushrooms only) and can throw in parsley as well. There's lots of variations out there.

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@@BigAmp what English Mustard did you use, Coleman's?

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[@VallornDeathblade]

Beef tenderloin is quite expensive. If you want to make this on a cheaper budget and have something for a family dinner or the like, go with a Pork tenderloin. MUCH cheaper (though smaller). I suggest going for an apple based layer instead of mushrooms but aside from that the principle is exactly the same and turns out amazing.

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I've never eaten Beef Wellington. Since you mentioned Julia Child I have a couple of anecdotes. She was in the OSS during WW2. She went to Ceylon(Sri Lanka) and Burma(Myanmar). I read a story once that a woman was having a dinner party and called her up to ask her for advice. Even though she didn't know her Julia Child helped her plan it. Then called back the day after the party to find out how it went. Class act. How many of today's "celebrity chefs" would do the same? I think several probably would but unfortnately some wouldn't even give you the time of day.

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She also kept their phone number listed in the books! Every Thanksgiving, she'd get call after call asking for advice, and she'd give it!

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Absolutely amazing, British food at is best!

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Thank you so much Darren for your warm company, sweet stories and dreamlike recipes. My two year old adores you and Winston, to the point she named her pull along dog toy after him. "Eating Royally" kept me so much company in a gloomy period of my life and now, years later, we LOVE watching your videos together. It's our cherished tradition when her dad travels for work every week, lots of fun for us both! Thank you so much for being such a lovable presence in our life :) Cheers from Italy

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The Queen always felt a bit like an extra grandmother to me and the nation, hearing she liked well done beef and hated garlic makes her feel even more like my gran.

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I share her tastes.

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Her Majesty didn't refrain from garlic because she didn't like it. She worried about how her body would smell the next day as she performed her duties.

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[@asianmalaysian]

I was surprised by the garlic in the buckingham seasoning and the duxelle because of the Queen's well known dislike for garlic

[@didisinclair3605]

I made beef Wellington for a number of years for Christmas dinner; Tyler Florence's recipe. He used the prosciutto as well, with a green peppercorn cream sauce. I finally realized that the crust, and duxelles, and prosciutto were all just too much. If I ever make a fancy dinner with beef tenderloin again, I'm just going to roast the beast, and serve it with a hollandaise or peppercorn sauce.. simpler and let the beef shine. Thanks so much for your wonderful recipes!!

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That was such a beautiful piece of meat, I actually teared up a little. Gordon Ramsey has never made me cry.

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He's made a lot of other people cry, however.

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I just ordered a beef tenderloin from my butcher. I'm having this tomorrow. Greetings from Denmark.

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The burning question I have for you, Darren, is this: When you made it for the Queen, could you still use the onions and the garlic?

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Looks delicious chef! I made Gordon’s recipe last year for my family on my birthday/Valentines Day. Certainly not the cheapest of meals, but the taste and wow factor make it well worth it

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I made Gordon's recipie for lockdown Christmas since we couldn't go anywhere. Delicious.

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For my high school graduation in 1975 (yikes!) my wonderful sister took me to the fanciest restaurant in town, the Copperbeach Inn, where I was first exposed to Beef Wellington. I have rarely found it available since then, and none lived up to the memory. Since then I learned to cook fairly well. Or, perhaps, better. Still, Beef Wellington has remained out of reach. Until now! This is the uncomplicated but gorgeous version that I'll be attempting myself. I can't wait! Thank you, chef Darren. Be well.

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If you look them up, Wellington boots in the US are often black. leather, and stand about ten inches. The tops used to have slightly higher fronts and and backs. They have changed appearance over the years and what are labeled Wellingtons now often look a lot like "roper" boots. The rubber boots that the English call Wellies are just rain boots.

[@glencrandall7051]

I have never made Beef Wellington but it is a dish to die for. I have only found it in two restaurants. They were both in Florida. The first was in Boca Raton in the 1970's, long gone. The other is currently open in St Augustine. They both served the dish as individual servings, the beef being wrapped completely as it was served. Heavenly.

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What's the restaurant in St. Augustine called?

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@@SirPinkiePiePowers The Raintree

[@Propfaqs]

I used the excess pastry to cut little leaves to adorn the top. All the carving was done at the table after the leaves were admired!

[@BrynHarding]

As good a Welly as you'll see anywhere, great work Chef!

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Nice to see you eating what you cook this time, you deserve to enjoy such perfectly cooked food.

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Blimey, I wish I could afford to use the oven now 😂

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I want some now!!! Looks amazing.

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I didn't realize that Queen allowed garlic in her dishes. This looks wonderful!

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I’ve made this, it didn’t look nearly that good. You make it look super easy. Great job chef!

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You are the best ambassador of British food

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We Love beef Wellington.We’ve only ever had it with pate around it. Will have to try the mushroom .

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This is just an incredible display of British cooking. Can't wait to try! Cheers Darren!

[@rickwilliams967]

The French definitely created this, the British only tweaked it. So, he's good at French cooking, not British.

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Love your videos. Am thinking of buying a mug. Especially as she is no longer with us, hearing about what the Queen loved to eat brings me so much joy. Take care

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My absolute favorite! You make it look so easy, Thank you so much.

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Chef, I love all of your videos. Thank you.

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lol 😂

[@johnthompson4162]

You are very skilled and from what I see a very hard worker. Beef Wellington looks great. I bet the Queen will appreciate that you saved her an end piece that was well done. John T.

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Going to make it. Looks absolutely fabulous, Chef!

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Yes! The recipe I’ve been waiting for.

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I love how you keep it simple. Beautiful beef wellington.

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If you can serve a perfectly medium rare beef wellington with a crispy shell you are king for a day. My favorite.

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Thank you! Was always wondering how this was made. I love this dish. Love your sense of humor too throughout. I used to live in London. Miss it.

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you made that assembly look effortless .. excellent.

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My husband and I recently had Beef Wellington at Wilton’s, one of our favorite restaurants in London. I think I will try to make your version. My mouth was watering 😍

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Hi pretty lady. How are you doing today? And how is the weather over there??

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Bloody marvellous. I’m rather peckish myself now

[@Steven_Edwards]

I made Ramsey's Wellington for Christmas, everyone loved it.

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Beef Wellington is the absolute King!!! It doesn't get better then that. Period!!!!

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Beef Wellington is my favourite food. My mouth is watering. I made it once & the recipe I had also had me spread the beef with pate

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It's mooing is what a few of my family members would say and like the Queen want an end piece as well but the rest would want it cooked to perfection as you have done. What a beautiful Beef Wellington and great how to instruction video.

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Beautiful. Nothing like classical cuisine.

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Great video! It’s an intimidating dish, but I’m tempted to try making it.

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That is indeed a thing of beauty

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Chef, I’ve now met you twice while in Italy. I saw you with your daughter. We were waiting the same flight to Bologna, from London. And I met you today inside the Mercato Albinelli in Modena. Both times too shy to say hello! Well, if I ever get another chance I’ll have to make sure to say hi! I hope you are enjoying Italy

[@Darren_McGrady]

Hi Cristina. Thank you for reaching out. I wish you had come over and said hello! Next time ! 😀 I loved the Mercato Albinelli today, hope you enjoyed it too

[@cyberqueen7784]

Your beef wellington looks absolutely delicious! Yeah, I’ve never made it before, but I honestly don’t think I could wrap it tight enough.

[@DougZbikowski]

I was a chef for 10 years and made 1000s of Wellys. Try wrapping it in plastic, then twist the ends of the plastic until it makes a very tight “sausage”. Wrap it as tight as possible, the put it in the fridge for 30-60 minutes. You’ll get a nice tight Wellington doing this.

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If you use the plastic technique it's a lot easier. But it's a learning dish, you don't get it perfect on the first try and that's ok

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Wow Chef. Works of art. ❤

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I am going make this one day! THANK YOU Darren!

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Hello Darren, I think I finally have caught up on all or most all of you previous videos. I love watching and listening to you. You have the most pleasant voice. This beef wellington looks so delicious, but I would have to omit the mushrooms, just not a fan, but would love to make it for a special occasion. Hope your enjoying the good Texas weather. I miss it, as I'm back living in the Midwest.

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Love this recipe. I always use my remote digital thermometer. I can set it and forget it until it signals the internal temperature that I want. Can't cook without it.

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That’s brilliant really beautiful! Fun fact, my wife’s best friend used to clean Julia Child!s house in Cambridge. I guess she always making treats of sone kind for her kids.

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It looks beautiful at every of it stage🤩

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That’s the sign of a bad chef lol funny man Mr mcgrady well done with the honesty and humor !

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I made it last Sunday and... Oh ! What a delight! Thank you!

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Hi how are you doing today?

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Looks amazing Darren but I'm with the Queen RIP I too prefer it well done !

[@thebakerfamily]

The best dish I ever learned to make. It’s the recipe I bring out for a dinner party or holiday meal. I learned to make it from watching The F Word (Gordon Ramsay) so I use Parma ham instead of crepes. Also, I’m terrible at making crepes so the ham is full proof. I like the way you make the mushrooms and will have to give that a go next time I make this.

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You are the best, Darren!! Love all your Royal recipes!

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This looks fabulous- going to make this soon!

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Darren you made it look so easy!

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Beautiful....thank you Chef !!!!

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Knowlege beyond Culinary. Fantastic and so impressive !!! 💚👏🔥😎👍

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I’m with the Queen. I’ve never seen anyone make this before. Thank you. 😊

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I made your sausage rolls the other night they turned out perfect thanks for the recipe Darren!!! 😃

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OMG you make it look so easy!!!! Beautiful 😎

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Gorgeous amazing British royal cuisine and foods! I hope I can find something like that here in the Philippines so I can try it. Awesome. 🇵🇭❤️🇬🇧

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On my bucket list of foods to try. Thx for sharing. Watching from Ontario Canada 🎉

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Looks so fantastic and so yummy 😋

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Queen: I'd like a beef wellington. Well done, please. Gordon Ramsay: You donut!

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It looks absolutely delicious never made it and never had it, but I may try it.

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Looks wonderful!

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Well.....lol... this is the 2nd time ive watched your video here. Cant wait to make this. And can we hear from you more often? Fairly new to your channel but Ive binge watched all your stuff, some videos more than once. Love your bent, what Winston's antics, learning about cooking, and hearing palace stories that Im sure are so precious to you. Thank you Mr. McGrady

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Looks delicious! Had it years ago, but never seen it on another menu anywhere.

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Traduire en français merci

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Darren, you are a gem!!! I can’t wait to try making this!! Questions: 1. In the process of learning how to make this, would something like a London Broil be a good cheaper tenderloin alternative alongside pork? 2: Completely unrelated. How did you end up settling down in Dallas?

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Awesome video. I probably won’t attempt to make it but fun to watch. 🍻

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Gorgeous dish.

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I wish you can cook that for me! Looks fantastic

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Amazing ❤

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Darren LOVE your videos!! Can't wait til you have more cookbooks available... :) Also, would you be interested in showing us your version of a Swedish Meatball recipe perhaps?? God Bless from Boston

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This is the only Royal Beef I want to watch

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Looks fabulous.

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Very very good Greetings from EGYPT

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OMG! Looks so spectacular 😊😊

[@tomkandy]

I'm not a fan of turkey, so always do beef for Christmas. Made Beef Wellington this year, and it was fantastic. I did the beef sous vide, wrapped it in parma ham and added porcinni in to the duxelles.

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What does that do to your cook time for the beef with pastry?

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My absolute favourite dish.

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Perfection!

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Lovely !! Darren ❤️

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great explanation and acting, cheers! :)

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Beautiful!!!!❤❤❤

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I want to see this man make what he considers the perfect sausage roll. It is something that 99% of places stuff up.

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Thank you!