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Beef Wellington Bites

Beef Wellington Bites

These delightful Beef Wellington bites make for an elegant appetizer, ideal for holiday gatherings or any occasion where you want to impress without the hassle. Each bite is filled with seared beef and a savory mushroom filling, all wrapped in a flaky puff pastry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings
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Equipment

  • Skillet
  • food processor
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

For the Beef:

  • 1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for browning beef

For the Mushroom Filling:

  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups button mushrooms, very finely chopped (about 7 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • generous pinch black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives

For Assembly:

  • 1 pound puff pastry sheet thawed and unrolled
  • as much as you like mustard for spreading
  • 1 small egg, beaten for egg wash

Instructions
 

For Beef:

  • Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear half of the beef pieces until browned on all sides for about 1-2 minutes, then remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat the process with the remaining beef.

For Mushroom Filling:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In the same skillet, add some more oil if necessary and sauté the onion and chopped mushrooms over medium-low heat for approximately 10 minutes while stirring occasionally. Mix in soy sauce, oregano, and black pepper.
  • Transfer the mushroom mixture to a food processor, add the pitted olives, and pulse until it reaches a somewhat smooth paste.

For Assembly:

  • Cut the puff pastry into squares of about 3 to 3.5 inches (8-9 cm). Spread a small amount of mustard in the center of each square, add a spoonful of the mushroom mixture, followed by one piece of beef. Fold the opposite corners of the pastry over the beef and seal by pressing down firmly.
  • Arrange the wrapped beef parcels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg to achieve a golden finish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the puff pastry has puffed and turned a beautiful golden brown. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce!