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Perfect Mini Beef Wellingtons

These mini beef wellingtons are elegant appetizers featuring flaky puff pastry, succulent beef tenderloin, and flavorful mushroom duxelles. The key to perfection lies in controlling moisture and baking at high heat for a perfectly cooked beef and golden pastry. This recipe is designed to yield approximately 24 mini wellingtons, ideal for parties or a special snack.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: English, French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound beef tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch thick medallions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry or dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • All-purpose flour, for dusting

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Food processor (optional)
  • Rolling Pin
  • Small cookie cutter or knife
  • Oven thermometer
  • pastry brush
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Beef: Season the beef medallions generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let cool slightly. Brush each medallion with Dijon mustard.
  2. Make the Duxelles: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and have released their moisture, then continue cooking until the moisture has evaporated and the mushrooms are browned, about 10-15 minutes. Add the sherry (or white wine) and cook for another minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the parsley. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  3. Assemble the Wellingtons: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to a 1/8-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter (approximately 2-3 inches in diameter) or a knife to cut out circles of puff pastry.
  4. Layer and Bake: Place a small spoonful of the mushroom duxelles in the center of each pastry circle. Top with a seared beef medallion. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg. Fold the pastry over the beef to create a half-moon shape (or another shape of your choosing), pressing the edges firmly to seal. Alternatively, top the beef medallion with another pastry circle. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Brush the tops of the Wellingtons with the remaining beaten egg. Cut a small slit in the top of each Wellington to allow steam to escape.
  5. Bake: Place the Mini Beef Wellingtons on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure the duxelles are thoroughly cooked and dry to prevent a soggy pastry. Sear the beef aggressively to seal in the juices. Use high-quality, all-butter puff pastry for the flakiest results. Keep the puff pastry cold while working with it. Mini Beef Wellingtons can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Store leftover baked Wellingtons in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.