Description
These Beef Wellington Bites are a delightful twist on the classic dish, featuring tender beef cubes wrapped in flaky puff pastry with a savory mushroom duxelles filling. Perfect for entertaining or as a special appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Wellington Bites:
- 1 pound beef tenderloin (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
For the Mushroom Duxelles:
- 4 ounces mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 1 small shallot (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese or pâté (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until browned. Brush with Dijon mustard.
- Make the Mushroom Duxelles: Sauté mushrooms, shallot, and thyme. Add cream cheese or pâté. Let cool.
- Assemble: Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares. Place mushroom mixture, beef cube, and wrap in pastry.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Let rest before serving with desired dips.
Notes
- Serve with horseradish cream, mustard, or red wine reduction.
- Bites can be prepared in advance and baked when needed.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
