Description
Mini Beef Wellingtons are elegant bite-sized appetizers that combine succulent beef tenderloin, savory mushrooms, and zesty Dijon mustard, all enveloped in golden puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef tenderloin
- 1 cup finely chopped cremini mushrooms
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 egg (beaten with a splash of water for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season beef tenderloin with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet with oil for 3-4 minutes per side until browned but not cooked through. Let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped mushrooms for 5-7 minutes until golden brown; season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry into rectangles about 1/8-inch thick. Spread Dijon mustard over cooled beef, top with sautéed mushrooms, and wrap in pastry, sealing edges well.
- Brush each Wellington with egg wash and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up. Serve warm.
Notes
- Perfect for holiday gatherings or intimate dinners.
- Impress your guests with rich flavors and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Wellington
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mini Beef Wellingtons, Beef, Appetizer, Puff Pastry