Print

Crispy Puff Pastry Beef Wellington Bites

crispy puff pastry beef Wellington bites - featured image
Print Recipe

These crispy puff pastry beef Wellington bites are an easy, elegant appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings, featuring tender beef, mushroom duxelles, and flaky puff pastry.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz beef tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 package puff pastry sheets (usually 2 sheets), thawed
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mushroom duxelles: Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add minced shallot and garlic, sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add finely chopped mushrooms and fresh thyme. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is dry and browned, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
  2. Season and sear the beef: Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over high heat. Sear beef cubes quickly on all sides, about 1-2 minutes per side, to get a crust without cooking through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the puff pastry: Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 2-inch squares. Brush each square lightly with Dijon mustard.
  4. Assemble the Wellington bites: Place a small spoonful of mushroom duxelles in the center of each pastry square. Top with a seared beef cube. Fold corners of pastry over beef, pinching to seal and form a bundle. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Apply egg wash and bake: Brush each pastry bundle with beaten egg. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  6. Cool and serve: Let bites cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure puff pastry is well chilled before baking to avoid sogginess. Cook mushroom duxelles until completely dry. Do not overcrowd baking sheet. For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry; for dairy-free, substitute vegan butter.

Nutrition

Keywords: Beef Wellington, puff pastry, appetizer, party bites, elegant snack, mushroom duxelles, easy recipe

Find it online: https://zorbmeal.com/crispy-puff-pastry-beef-wellington-bites-easy-elegant-party-recipe/