Description
These Mini Beef Wellington Bites are a delightful appetizer featuring tender beef wrapped in flaky puff pastry with a flavorful mushroom filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef tenderloin (or filet mignon, cut into small cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup mushrooms (finely chopped, such as cremini or button)
- 2 tablespoons shallots (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 package puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional, for added flavor)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Cubes: Pat the beef tenderloin cubes dry with paper towels and season them generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Mushroom Duxelles: In the same skillet, add the finely chopped mushrooms, shallots, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is soft and excess moisture has evaporated, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry to smooth creases and slightly thin it if needed. Cut into small squares large enough to wrap a beef cube with mushroom duxelles.
- Assemble the Wellington Bites: Optional: brush each beef cube lightly with Dijon mustard. Place a small spoonful of mushroom duxelles on each puff pastry square, then top with a seared beef cube. Fold the pastry around the beef and mushrooms to create a neat package, sealing the edges by pressing gently.
- Apply Egg Wash: Place the bites seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops generously with beaten egg to promote a golden crust during baking.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the prepared bites for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, and the beef is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Serve: Allow the bites to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm as an elegant appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the puff pastry is kept cold until ready to use.
- Feel free to customize the filling with other herbs or additional ingredients such as cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg