Budget beef wellington

Ever wondered if you could recreate a Gordon Ramsay recipe without breaking the bank? In this video, I take on the challenge of making the legendary Beef Wellington, using only ingredients from Lidl. Yes, you heard that right—Michelin on a budget.

Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Wellington is the stuff of legend. Known for its tender beef fillet wrapped in rich pâté, duxelles, and puff pastry, it’s a dish that screams luxury. But what if you could bring this Michelin-star experience to your kitchen for a fraction of the cost? That’s exactly what I set out to do.But does it actually work? Can Lidl’s budget-friendly ingredients really pull off a dish as complex and celebrated as Beef Wellington? Will it pass the taste test? And most importantly, how does it compare to Gordon Ramsay’s Michelin-starred version?

This isn’t just about saving money—it’s about proving that you don’t need to spend a fortune to eat like a king (or a Michelin-star chef). I’ve always believed that good food doesn’t have to be exclusive to fancy restaurants. With the right approach, even the most iconic dishes can be made accessible to everyone.

And don’t forget to let me know in the comments—would you try this budget-friendly Beef Wellington at home? Have you ever attempted a Michelin on a budget challenge? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Want to know more about puff pastry? You should definitely check out @intaberna

To make the wellington I used (serves 2 with sides, or 1 greedy person):
1 190g beef fillet
50g mushrooms
1 sheet puff pastry
1 egg
60g flour
120ml milk
Mustard

To make the gumboot:
150g beef mince
50g mushrooms
2 rashers bacon
3 slices white bread
1 egg
60g flour
120ml milk

📌 Chapters:
0:00 - Gordon Ramsay and the beef wellington
1:44 - Shopping for ingredients
2:07 - Making the wellington
11:51 - Let's go cheaper
14:37 - Carving and tasting
18:15 - Costings
5:45 - Small details
21:34 - Outro

Clips from: Hell's Kitchen, Late Show with James Corden, Masterclass

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[LinkLinebeck]

That first wellington looked fantastic, especially at that price point. Wasn't as sold on the block of mince though, but considering the ingredients went into it you made it look as good as it likely was to get!

[BakeAcrossEurope]

The traditional one looked delicious! The mince made me think of a smooshed burger. 😅 That's my name for the second one!

[Nameless-lkld]

Wow! You can’t easily get Gordon’s ingredients in the UK??!!! I am surprised. I would think you would have all of that available. Great job as usual. Thank you so much 😂

[youngyoungmcgurn]

I actually liked the idea of the budget one more, because there's a lot more scope for adaptation and messing with it, I feel. Think I would've taken the mince apart, seasoned it with salt, pepper, garlic, and chives or spring onions, then shaped it into a "cannon" in the Wellington style.

[scottjm]

1 million beef wellingtons? Let's say he's going as far back as when he became head chef of Aubergine in '93, that would still work out at 88 beef wellingtons sold every single day for 31 years. Impressive to say the least (if he has in fact got the numbers right).

[Nameless-lkld]

Well, I might struggle to find the Crepe and that type of bacon but I love the idea of making a “Wellington” on a budget. Cooking depends on creativity and location so this is amazing content. If you foray into Mexican Cuisine, I can definitely source those ingredients living in the southwest USA 30 miles from the border between countries 😉. Let me know if you want a salsa recipe 😂