Description
Delightful Mini Beef Wellington Bites for Elegant Entertaining
Ingredients
1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions
8 ounce mushrooms, finely chopped (such as cremini or button mushrooms)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 slices prosciutto, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. 1. Prepare the Beef: Season the beef tenderloin cubes with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat and sear the beef on all sides until a nice crust forms, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the seared beef to a plate and let it cool slightly.
2. 2. Make the Mushroom Duxelles: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and garlic, and sauté until the mushrooms are softened and any excess moisture has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then let the mixture cool completely.
3. 3. Assemble the Mini Wellingtons: Unfold the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 12 equal squares. Place a small spoonful of the mushroom duxelles onto the center of each pastry square. Top each with a cube of seared beef and a small amount of chopped prosciutto. Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.
4. 4. Bake the Mini Wellingtons: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Carefully transfer the assembled mini Wellingtons to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and flaky. Allow the Mini Beef Wellington Bites to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Each Mini Beef Wellington Bite contains approximately 120 calories, 8 grams of fat, 7 grams of carbohydrates, and 8 grams of protein.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Mini Beef Wellington, Appetizer, Party Food
