Description
Luxurious beef wellington bites deliver classic British elegance in miniature party-ready portions. Flaky pastry wraps tender beef and rich mushroom duxelles, creating perfectly balanced gourmet morsels that promise to delight your gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef tenderloin
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Aromatic and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400F (200C), ensuring a hot environment for optimal cooking.
- Sear beef cubes in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, browning each side for 2-3 minutes until a rich caramel crust forms. Transfer to a cooling rack.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until they release moisture and become tender, approximately 5-7 minutes. Incorporate garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for enhanced flavor. Allow mixture to cool completely.
- Spread puff pastry on a floured surface, cutting into precise squares that comfortably encase each beef cube.
- Layer prosciutto onto pastry squares, then apply a delicate brush of Dijon mustard for a tangy undertone.
- Center a beef cube on the prosciutto, topping with a spoonful of seasoned mushroom mixture.
- Carefully envelop each morsel, folding pastry edges and creating a secure seal to prevent filling from escaping.
- Apply beaten egg wash across the surface, ensuring a lustrous golden exterior during baking.
- Arrange bites on a baking sheet, maintaining space between each piece for even heat circulation. Bake for 15-20 minutes until pastry achieves a rich golden-brown color and puffy texture.
- Serve immediately while crisp and warm, presenting an elegant appetizer.
Notes
- Searing creates a flavorful crust that locks in the beef’s juices and enhances the overall taste profile of the bite-sized Wellington.
- Choose a high-quality, tender cut like filet mignon or sirloin to ensure the meat remains succulent and melts in your mouth.
- Chill the prepared bites for 15 minutes before baking to help the pastry maintain its crisp, flaky texture and prevent soggy bottoms.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute puff pastry with gluten-free puff pastry or use thinly sliced zucchini as a low-carb wrapper alternative.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg