Description
Mini Beef Wellington bites bring all the drama and flavor of the classic dish in a party-perfect size. Juicy beef, rich mushroom filling, and flaky golden pastry—these appetizers are easy to prep, bake beautifully, and impress every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb. beef tenderloin, cut into 24 one-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for beef)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 slices prosciutto, diced
- 2½ cups cremini or button mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup prepared horseradish
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear beef quickly on two sides (about 1 minute total). Set aside to cool.
- In the same pan, melt butter and oil. Add diced prosciutto and cook until crisp. Add mushrooms and shallot. Sauté for 8–10 minutes until browned and dry. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper. Let cool.
- On a floured surface, roll out each puff pastry sheet to 12×12 inches. Cut into 12 squares each.
- Place a beef cube in the center of each square. Spread a little Dijon mustard on top. Add a tablespoon of the mushroom mixture. Fold opposite corners and seal. Place seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with beaten egg. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until pastry is golden and puffed.
- Meanwhile, mix sour cream, horseradish, Dijon, Worcestershire, chives, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cool bites slightly, garnish with herbs, and serve with horseradish sauce.
Notes
To make ahead, assemble and refrigerate or freeze. For rare beef, sear briefly and chill before assembling. Ensure mushroom mix is dry to avoid soggy pastry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg