Description
Mini Beef Wellington Bites are a delightful appetizer featuring tender beef wrapped in flaky pastry, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil over high heat until browned on all sides.
- Remove the beef and let it cool. In the same pan, sauté the mushrooms and garlic until the mushrooms are browned and moisture has evaporated.
- Spread Dijon mustard over the cooled beef, then top with the mushroom mixture.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares large enough to wrap around the beef.
- Place the beef in the center of each pastry square, fold the pastry over, and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add some thyme or rosemary to the mushroom mixture.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve with a side of horseradish sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mini Beef Wellington Bites, appetizer, beef, puff pastry