Description
Elegant mini beef wellington holiday bites featuring tender beef tenderloin wrapped in savory mushroom duxelles and flaky puff pastry. Perfect for holiday entertaining and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 1 to 1½ inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but still cold)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a hot skillet and sear cubes on all sides for about 1 minute per side. Remove and cool, then brush with Dijon mustard.
- Make the Duxelles: Melt butter in the same skillet. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cook 10-15 minutes until moisture evaporates and mixture resembles a paste. Stir in cream and cool.
- Wrap It Up: Roll out puff pastry and cut into 3-4 inch squares. Place duxelles in center, top with beef cube, and fold pastry around filling. Pinch seams and place seam-side down on baking sheet.
- Brush and Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve and Celebrate: Cool briefly, then serve garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Beef should remain rare after searing – it will finish cooking in the oven
- Ensure duxelles is completely cooled before assembly to prevent soggy pastry
- Can be assembled 24 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking
- Freezes well for up to 1 month when assembled but unbaked
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British/French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg