Individual Beef Wellington

Directions

1. 1
   Brown fillets in unsalted butter, making sure they are brown on all sides.
2. 2
   Remove from skillet and let cool on wire rack. Saute mushrooms in pan drippings.
3. 3
   Flatten the dough from one package of crescent rolls.
4. 4
   Using a cup, cut 8 circles.
5. 5
   Flatten the second package of dough and cut into strips approximately 1 1/2 inches wide.
6. 6
   Place each fillet on a circle and top with 1/4 of the mushrooms and another circle.
7. 7
   Then, using the strips around the sides, carefully seal the steaks by pinching together the edges of the dough circles and the strips.
8. 8
   (This may be done several hours ahead and refrigerated, covered, until 30 minutes before cooking time.)
9. 9
   Mix the beaten egg and milk and brush on all sides of each encased fillet.
10. 10
    Bake in preheated 450° oven for 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Serve with Madeira sauce.