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Mini Beef Wellington Bites

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Mini Beef Wellington Bites are a crowd-pleasing, elegant appetizer featuring tender beef, savory mushroom duxelles, and flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties, holidays, or any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 lb beef tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 small shallots, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 4 slices prosciutto, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut beef tenderloin into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry and season with salt and black pepper. Let sit at room temperature.
  2. Finely chop mushrooms and shallots. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, shallots, and thyme. Cook, stirring often, until dry and browned (about 8-10 minutes). Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
  3. Heat olive oil in the skillet over high heat. Sear beef cubes on all sides (about 1 minute per side). Do not cook through. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
  4. Roll out each puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 2.5-inch squares.
  5. Place a slice of prosciutto (optional) on each pastry square. Top with 1 tsp mushroom mixture, then a beef cube. Brush edges with beaten egg. Fold pastry up and over filling, pinching seams to seal. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Refrigerate assembled bites for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush tops with egg wash. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
  8. Let bites cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold for best results. Sear beef quickly for color, not doneness. Cook mushroom mixture until dry to prevent soggy pastry. Seal pastry tightly and chill before baking. For gluten-free or dairy-free versions, use appropriate substitutes. Bites can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving. Freeze unbaked bites for up to 1 month.

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