Description
Beef Wellington Bites are elegant and flavorful mini appetizers featuring tender beef tenderloin cubes seared to perfection, wrapped in buttery puff pastry with a savory mushroom duxelles mixture. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, offering rich flavors and a golden, flaky crust that pairs wonderfully with horseradish cream or red wine reduction.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Mushroom Duxelles
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
Pastry and Assembly
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Beef: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper evenly for flavor.
- Sear Beef Cubes: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly sear the beef cubes on all sides for about 2 minutes total to create a flavorful crust without cooking through. Remove from heat and brush each cube lightly with Dijon mustard to add a tangy layer of flavor.
- Cook Mushroom Duxelles: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms, minced shallot, garlic, and thyme leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes soft and most of the moisture evaporates, around 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a clean surface and cut into 2.5-inch squares, enough for each beef cube.
- Assemble Bites: Place a small spoonful of the cooled mushroom mixture in the center of each pastry square. Top it with one beef cube. Fold the pastry corners over the beef to enclose it fully, pressing to seal the edges securely to prevent leaks during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Arrange the assembled bites seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops generously with beaten egg wash to ensure a beautiful golden color. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes or until the pastry has puffed up and turned a rich golden brown.
- Serve: Let the Beef Wellington Bites cool slightly before serving warm. These can be accompanied by horseradish cream or a red wine reduction for dipping, enhancing their savory profile.
Notes
- These bites can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- Accompany with horseradish cream or red wine reduction sauces for added flavor.
- Ensure the mushroom mixture is cooled before assembling to prevent soggy pastry.
