beef Wellington

Definition

A fillet of beef tenderloin steak coated with pâté de foie gras and a duxelles of mushrooms, wrapped in puff pastry and baked.

Etymology

Named after an unknown person. There is no definite connection to Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.

Example Sentences

• "The charges against Ms. Patterson stemmed from a lunch party nearly two years ago in the rural town of Leongatha, at which she cooked and served beef Wellington."