Description

Mini Beef Wellington is a show-stopping dish featuring tender beef fillets wrapped in mushroom duxelles and golden, flaky puff pastry. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or date nights, this bite-sized version offers elegance and convenience with customizable options to suit any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

4 small beef fillets (about 4 oz each)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (e.g., cremini or button)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp truffle oil (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season the beef fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the fillets for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms, garlic, and thyme, and cook until the mixture is dry and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in truffle oil (optional), then let it cool.
Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into 4 equal squares. Spread a thin layer of the mushroom duxelles in the center of each pastry square.
Place a beef fillet in the center of each square, then fold the pastry around the beef, sealing the edges with a brush of beaten egg. Chill the wrapped fillets in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Once chilled, brush each Wellington with more egg wash for a golden finish.
Place the Wellingtons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Let the Wellingtons rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and drizzle with red wine reduction, if desired.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap beef with portobello mushrooms or a plant-based protein.
To prevent soggy pastry, ensure the mushroom duxelles is fully dry before assembling.
These can be prepped ahead, frozen, and baked directly from frozen. Just add an extra 5-10 minutes to the baking time.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

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