Sous Vide Beef Wellington: Temperature & Time Guide
Wellington's hard part is the beef: it must be medium-rare inside the pastry. Sous vide removes the gamble — cook it perfectly, then wrap and finish.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Cook a beef tenderloin center-cut at 131°F for 2 hours. 2) Chill completely. 3) Wrap in prosciutto, mushroom duxelles, and puff pastry. 4) Egg-wash and bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until golden. 5) Rest 10 minutes, slice — the beef is already perfect inside.
FAQ
What temperature for the beef?
131°F (55°C) for 2 hours — perfect medium-rare that survives the pastry bake.
Why chill before wrapping?
It keeps the pastry from overcooking the beef while it bakes — the classic sous vide advantage.
What goes in the duxelles?
Finely chopped mushrooms sautéed with shallot, thyme, and a splash of sherry.
Ready to cook perfectly?
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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