Description
These Mini Beef Wellington Bites feature crispy puff pastry filled with tender beef and savory mushroom duxelles, making them a perfect appetizer for any party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut into small pieces
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the beef pieces dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 12 equal squares.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped mushrooms and sauté until browned and moisture evaporates, about 6–8 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef pieces for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and let rest, then brush each piece with Dijon mustard.
- Place a spoonful of the mushroom mixture in the center of each puff pastry square, top with a piece of seared beef, fold the pastry over to enclose, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Serve warm for the best texture. These bites can be prepared ahead and frozen for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg