Boeuf
en Croute

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 pounds beef tenderloin
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 pound mushrooms, very finely chopped
• 1 sprig fresh thyme, leaves picked
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup Madeira
• 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
• Handful chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 2 (1 pound) packages puff pastry or frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon water

Preparation

Click here for preparation method.