Boeuf en Croûte (Beef in Puff Pastry)
Boeuf en Croûte (Beef in Puff Pastry) wraps seared tenderloin in flaky pastry with a savory mix of mushrooms, shallots, and garlic, then finishes with a glossy red wine reduction. The contrast of crisp pastry and juicy, medium-rare beef makes it a luxurious main course, ideal for date nights or special-occasion dinners.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Boeuf en Croûte (Beef in Puff Pastry), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 30
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until very hot. Add the filets and sear until well browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the filets to a plate, let cool slightly, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. The filets must be cold.
- 2
Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, shallots, and garlic; cook and stir until the shallots are tender and translucent and the mushrooms release their juices, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a bowl, let cool slightly, then chill in the refrigerator, about 45 minutes.
- 3
Place 2 puff pastry squares on a work surface; set 1 chilled filet on each. Divide the mushroom mixture over the tops of the filets; cover each with one of the remaining puff pastry squares. Fold and pinch the pastry edges together to enclose the filling and seal. Trim the pastry to make neat packages; cut a small slit on top of each package.
- 4
Heat the remaining 1 1/2 cups red wine in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper; set aside and keep warm.
- 5
Whisk the egg and milk together; brush the pastry packages with the egg mixture to promote browning. Refrigerate the pastry packages to keep them cold.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Place the puff pastry packages on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is golden brown and crisp and the filets reach the desired doneness, about 15 minutes for medium-rare. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Drizzle the wine sauce over the beef in puff pastry to serve.
- Calories 765.9 kcal High 38%
- Protein 99.46 g Good Source 199%
- Carbohydrate 39.02 g 14%
- Total Fat 23.68 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 10.23 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 412.58 mg High 138%
- Sodium 2608.12 mg High 113%
- Dietary Fiber 11.84 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 4.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 83.67 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 6.28 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 675.58 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 613.17 mcg Good Source 68%
- Vitamin C 22.07 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.88 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Boeuf en Croûte (Beef in Puff Pastry) is made with 11 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Eggs, Garlic, and Milk. Each serving provides about 765.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Boeuf en Croûte (Beef in Puff Pastry) made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Eggs, Garlic, Milk, Mushrooms. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Boeuf en Croûte (Beef in Puff Pastry)?
- About 55 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 765.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Boeuf en Croûte (Beef in Puff Pastry) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Boeuf en Croûte (Beef in Puff Pastry) healthy?
- Boeuf en Croûte (Beef in Puff Pastry) has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 765.9 calories and 99.46 g of protein, or 199% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2608.12 mg (113% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.23 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required