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Mini Beef Wellington Bites Recipe – Perfect Party Appetizer

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These Mini Beef Wellington Bites combine buttery puff pastry, tender beef, and savory mushroom duxelles for an elegant and delicious party appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and cut into 3-inch squares
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef tenderloin into 1-inch cubes and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes for about 1 minute per side until browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add finely chopped mushrooms, shallots, and thyme. Cook until the mixture is soft and most of the liquid has evaporated (about 8-10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper, then set aside to cool.
  4. Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut it into 3-inch squares.
  5. Brush each beef cube lightly with Dijon mustard. Place a spoonful of mushroom duxelles in the center of a puff pastry square and top with a beef cube. Fold the pastry corners over the beef and pinch to seal.
  6. Place the assembled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the pastry to firm up.
  7. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush each bite with egg wash for a golden finish.
  8. Bake the bites for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up beautifully.

Notes

[‘Ensure the mushroom duxelles is fully cooked and dry to prevent soggy pastry.’, “Chill the bites before baking to maintain the pastry’s shape.”, ‘You can freeze unbaked bites for up to 1 month and bake directly from frozen.’]

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Keywords: Beef Wellington, Party Appetizer, Puff Pastry, Elegant Appetizer, Mini Beef Wellington

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