Description
Mini Beef Wellingtons are a delicious fusion of tender beef and earthy mushrooms encased in flaky puff pastry, making them an impressive appetizer for any gathering. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these gourmet bites promise to delight your guests and elevate your culinary skills. Whether served at holiday parties or cozy dinners, they are sure to become a crowd favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and sauté shallots until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook until moisture evaporates. Season with salt and pepper.
- Season beef tenderloin with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a pan over high heat; sear beef on all sides until browned (about 2 minutes per side). Let cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface; cut into rectangles large enough to wrap around the beef pieces. Spread a layer of Dijon mustard on each.
- Place mushroom mixture on the mustard layer, then add the seared beef piece. Wrap pastry around the filling and seal edges tightly; brush with egg wash.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Wellington (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg