Description
Individual Mini Beef Wellingtons are the perfect blend of elegance and comfort food, making them an ideal choice for any gathering. These bite-sized pastries are filled with succulent beef tenderloin, earthy mushrooms, and wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry. Not only do they impress guests with their sophisticated presentation, but they also deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights in, these delightful morsels are sure to steal the show!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef tenderloin
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté chopped mushrooms in a skillet over medium heat until liquid evaporates (about 10 minutes). Season with thyme, salt, and pepper; allow to cool.
- Generously season beef tenderloin with salt and pepper. Sear in the same skillet over high heat for about 2 minutes per side until browned. Brush with Dijon mustard.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface. Layer prosciutto slices, mushroom filling, and seared beef at one end. Roll into a log shape and seal edges.
- Place each Wellington seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing into individual portions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini Wellington (85g)
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 456mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 56mg