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A close-up shot of individual beef wellingtons showing the flaky puff pastry and savory filling before being served.

Mini Beef Wellington Bites: The Ultimate Holiday Appetizer

Create elegant, impressive Mini Beef Wellington Bites with this foolproof recipe. Featuring tender beef tenderloin, savory mushroom duxelles, and flaky puff pastry, these are the perfect appetizer for any party.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs beef tenderloin cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 1 lb cremini mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 4 oz prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Baking Sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a food processor, pulse the mushrooms, shallot, garlic, and thyme until very finely chopped. Heat a large, dry skillet over medium heat. Add the mushroom mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the moisture has evaporated, about 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, remove from heat, and let cool completely.
  2. Pat the beef tenderloin cubes dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat until just smoking. Sear the cubes on all sides until well-browned, about 30-45 seconds per side. The inside should still be rare. Remove from skillet and let cool completely. Once cool, brush all sides with Dijon mustard.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into 12 squares (about 3x3 inches). Place a small piece of prosciutto on each square. Top with about a teaspoon of the cooled duxelles. Place a seared beef cube in the center. Gently pull the four corners of the pastry up and pinch them together to enclose the beef. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Brush the assembled bites with the egg wash and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to chill for at least 15 minutes. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the best results, ensure the duxelles mixture is very dry to prevent soggy pastry.
Chilling the bites before baking helps the puff pastry become extra flaky.