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Bring some festive cheer to friends or family with this indulgent – and alternative – Christmas main See method
of the reference intake Carbohydrate 38.2g Protein 35.2g Fibre 1.7g
Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to 35 x 45cm, making sure it’s big enough to fully surround the beef. With a long side facing you, spread the watercress micture across the middle third of the pastry, leaving a 3cm border at the long edges and 12cm at the short edges. Place the beef at the bottom of the watercressmix and brush the uncovered pastry with some of the beaten egg.
Roll up the pastry wth the beef inside, pressing where the pastry meets to seal it, then transfer to a lined baking tray, with the seal at the bottom. Pinch and twist the ends of the pastry to form a cracker shape, then brush all over with egg. Trim 1-2cm from the ends and reroll the offcuts; use a cutter to cut out the snowflake shapes and stick them onto the Wellington. Brush again with egg and sprinkle the poppy seeds over the centre. Chill for 30 mins.
Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C, and put a large baking sheet in the oven to heat up.Place the beef Wellington tray on top of the baking sheet, then bake for 15 mins. Reduce the oven temperature to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C and cook for another 20 mins for medium rare (or 25-30 mins for medium) until the pastry is puffed and golden. Leave to rest for 20 mins before slicing.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Freeze uncooked, assembled Wellington. In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. Always defrost and heat thoroughly before eating. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
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