Description
Mini Individual Beef Wellingtons are a delightful fusion of flaky puff pastry, tender beef, and savory mushroom filling that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for dinner parties or a cozy weeknight meal, these charming bites promise to impress your guests while being surprisingly easy to prepare. Each Wellington exudes gourmet appeal, making every occasion feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef tenderloin
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 2 shallots (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 egg (beaten for wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté shallots and mushrooms until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, sear in a hot skillet for about 3 minutes per side until browned. Allow to cool slightly.
- Combine cooled mushroom mixture with fresh thyme in a bowl.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares large enough to encase the beef.
- Place a scoop of mushroom filling on each square, top with beef, then fold and seal pastry edges with egg wash.
- Cut slits on top for steam escape and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Wellington (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg