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Preparation
50 min
Cooking
55 min
Cooling
2 h
Makes6
The classic English recipe, Beef Wellington, is slightly labour-intensive but definitely worth the effort! Why not make it your main dish instead of turkey this holiday season?
Nut-free
Categories
Ingredients
Beef
Mushroom Duxelles
Assembly
Madeira Sauce
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