3 Irresistible Mini Beef Wellingtons to Wow Any Crowd
Mini Beef Wellingtons are a delicious bite-sized version of the classic dish, perfect for parties or appetizers. Tender beef fillet is wrapped in puff pastry with a savory mushroom duxelles for a rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini Wellingtons 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef fillet, cut into small pieces
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté mushrooms, shallot, and thyme in butter until the mixture is dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares large enough to wrap each beef piece.
- Place a spoonful of mushroom mixture on each pastry square, add a piece of beef, then fold the pastry over and seal the edges.
- Brush each mini Wellington with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality beef for the best results.
- Keep the puff pastry cold until ready to use for easier handling.
- Serve warm for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini Wellington
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg