Description
These Beef Wellington Bites are a delightful twist on the classic dish, featuring tender beef cubes nestled in a savory mushroom duxelles, all encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 1 lb beef tenderloin (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Mushroom Duxelles:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
Assembly:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sear beef cubes: Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet, then brush with Dijon mustard.
- Prepare mushroom duxelles: Sauté shallot, garlic, mushrooms, and thyme until thickened. Let cool.
- Assemble: Roll out puff pastry, cut into squares, place mushroom mixture and beef cube, seal into bundles.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- You can prepare the mushroom filling and sear the beef in advance.
- For extra flavor, consider wrapping the beef cubes in prosciutto before wrapping in puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
