Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Beef Wellington Bites, perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 package (1 pound) puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup pâté (optional)
- Flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil.
- Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper, then sear them in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped mushrooms and garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and any liquid has evaporated. Stir in the thyme and let cool.
- Once the beef and mushroom mixture are cool, spread the Dijon mustard over the beef cubes. If using, spread a thin layer of pâté over each cube.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into squares, approximately 3 inches by 3 inches.
- Place a beef cube in the center of each square, then fold the pastry over to seal, pinching the edges together.
- Place the bites seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the pastry with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding a slice of cheese, such as Gruyère or cheddar, inside the pastry with the beef.
- Alternatively, you can substitute the beef with sautéed spinach and feta for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg