Description
Succulent beef wellington bites offer an elegant twist on classic British cuisine. Perfectly wrapped pastry parcels showcase tender beef medallions with rich mushroom duxelles, providing a luxurious appetizer you’ll crave at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) beef tenderloin
Pastry and Wrap:
- 1 pound (450 grams) puff pastry
- 1 small egg, beaten
Seasonings and Condiments:
- Mustard, to taste
Instructions
- Meticulously slice premium beef into uniform cubes, generously seasoning with freshly ground pepper and kosher salt to enhance natural flavors.
- Sear beef portions in a scorching hot skillet, creating a robust caramelized exterior by quickly browning each side. Transfer browned pieces onto an absorbent paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Prepare a robust vegetable medley by sautéing finely diced onions and chopped mushrooms in the same skillet, allowing them to release their earthy aromatics and develop deep, rich undertones.
- Elevate the mushroom mixture by incorporating soy sauce, fragrant oregano, and additional black pepper, creating a complex flavor profile that complements the beef perfectly.
- Transform the sautéed mixture into a rustic spread by processing it with pitted olives in a food processor, achieving a smooth, textured consistency.
- Carefully unfurl the delicate puff pastry, cutting it into precise squares and layering each with a thin spread of tangy mustard, followed by the mushroom mixture and a tender beef cube.
- Expertly fold the pastry corners, creating elegant parcels that completely encase the savory filling, ensuring the edges are firmly sealed to prevent unraveling during baking.
- Brush the delicate pastry packages with beaten egg, which will produce a glistening, golden-brown exterior when baked.
- Roast the Wellington bites in a preheated oven until the pastry rises dramatically and turns a rich, amber color, signaling perfect doneness and irresistible crispness.
Notes
- Prep work matters: Cutting beef uniformly ensures even cooking and consistent bite sizes.
- Browning technique transforms flavor by creating delicious caramelized exterior on meat pieces.
- Mushroom mixture adds rich umami depth, blending olives and herbs for complex taste profile.
- Pastry folding requires gentle technique to prevent unraveling during baking, creating perfect compact parcels.
- Egg wash creates beautiful golden-brown exterior, giving appetizers professional bakery-style finish.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispiness and optimal taste experience, pairing with complementary dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg