Indulge in the delectable flavors of Beef Wellington Bites, a delightful appetizer or party snack that combines the richness of tenderloin wrapped in flaky puff pastry with a savory mushroom duxelles filling. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion and are sure to impress your guests. With variations ranging from classic to vegetarian and even a gluten-free option, there's a Beef Wellington Bite recipe to suit every taste and dietary preference.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BITE-SIZE BEEF WELLINGTONS
Here's the classic beef Wellington transformed into an adorable (and delectable) hors d'oeuvre. Served with horseradish cream sauce, they are a nostalgic treat.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h35m
Yield 24 pieces plus 1 1/2 cups sauce
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the beef Wellingtons: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the beef dry with a paper towel and season all sides with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Quickly sear the beef on all sides until well browned, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- Add the shallot to the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until the mushrooms have softened, begun to brown and released their liquid, about 5 minutes. Raise the heat to medium and cook until the liquid has evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes more. Stir in the parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Remove the skillet from the heat and let cool.
- On a work surface, roll 1 sheet of puff pastry into a 14-by-10-inch rectangle. Put teaspoon-sized mounds of the mushroom mixture on the pastry, evenly spacing them in 4 rows of 3. Top each mushroom mound with a piece of beef. Brush the tops of the beef with the Dijon mustard. With a sharp knife, cut the pastry into even squares around the fillings.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream and egg and brush all four edges of the puff pastry squares with the egg mixture. Working one at a time, pull 2 opposite corners of pastry up over each beef piece, then fold the remaining 2 corners over the top to make a packet. Seal tightly. Invert and arrange the packets seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and press them lightly to seal the pastry. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry, mushrooms, beef, and mustard.
- Bake the Wellingtons until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove to a serving platter and let cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
- For the horseradish cream sauce: Meanwhile, stir together the sour cream, light cream, horseradish and pepper in a small bowl. Serve alongside the beef Wellingtons.
MINI BEEF WELLINGTONS
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the beef dry with a paper towel and season all sides with salt and pepper. Quickly sear the beef on 2 sides only until deep golden brown, about 4 minutes total; do not overcook. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until beginning to brown and release liquid, about 5 minutes. Add the shallots and continue cooking until mushroom mixture dries out, is golden brown and shallots are soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
- Preheat to the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- On a work surface, roll 1 sheet of puff pastry to a 10 by 14-inch rectangle. Put teaspoon-sized mounds of mushroom mixture on the pastry, evenly spacing them in 4 rows of 3. Top the mushroom mound with a piece of beef, seared side up. With a sharp knife, cut the pastry into even squares around the meat and mushrooms. Working 1 at a time, pull 2 opposite sides of pastry up over each beef piece, then fold the ends over the top to make a packet. Invert and arrange the packets seam side down on the baking sheet and press them lightly to seal the pastry. Repeat with the remaining beef, mushrooms, and pastry.
- Bake the Wellingtons until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven to a serving platter and let cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
WELLINGTON BITES
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h45m
Yield 20 to 30 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Roll out the puff pastry slightly. Sprinkle the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Place 2 teaspoons of the Wellington Filling in the center of each puff pastry square. Top the filling with 1 cube of beef. Fold the edges of the pastry over the beef and crimp to seal the filling inside. Place on a greased baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with Port Wine Cherry Sauce and Horseradish Cream Sauce.
- Combine the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto and cook until the fat has rendered. Add the mushrooms, thyme and 1 tablespoon each salt and pepper. Saute for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and allow to cool before folding in the Dijon and pâté.
- Combine the port, sugar, rosemary and 1 tablespoon black pepper in a saucepan and cook until reduced by one-third. Add the cherries and continue to reduce by another third. Add the butter and mix into the wine reduction with a stick blender.
- Mix together the sour cream, mayo, horseradish, chives and 2 tablespoons each salt and pepper in large mixing bowl. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate.
MINI BEEF WELLINGTON BITES
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories appetizer
Time 1h40m
Yield 20 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- To the bowl of a food processor, add the mushrooms, garlic, shallots and thyme. Pulse until finely chopped.
- To make the duxelles, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mushroom mixture and sherry and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid released from the mushrooms has mostly evaporated, 7 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a sheet pan or large bowl. Refrigerate until cool.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the pastry sheet into a 10- by-12-inch rectangle. Cut into twenty 2 1/2-inch squares. Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart. Prick each square all over with a fork (leaving about a half inch from each edge untouched).
- In a small bowl, beat the egg and 1 tablespoon water together. Use a pastry brush to brush the top of each square of pastry with the egg wash. To each square, add one piece of prosciutto, then gently press 1 heaping teaspoon of the duxelles into the center. Bake until the puff pastry is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the beef cubes with a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper and toss with the mustard. Add to the skillet and cook until browned all over, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the pastries to a platter, then add one piece of beef to the center of each pastry, gently pressing down to nestle the beef into the pastry. Drizzle with the Horseradish Sauce, then garnish with the chives.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayo, sour cream, horseradish, honey and mustard. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This includes using a good cut of beef, fresh mushrooms, and flaky puff pastry. And don't forget the seasonings!
- Don't overcook the beef. The key to a perfect Beef Wellington is to cook the beef until it is medium-rare. This will help to keep the beef tender and juicy.
- Chill the beef before wrapping it in puff pastry. This will help to prevent the pastry from becoming soggy.
- Wrap the beef tightly in puff pastry. This will help to keep the juices inside the beef and prevent them from leaking out.
- Bake the Beef Wellington at a high temperature. This will help to create a golden brown crust on the pastry.
- Let the Beef Wellington rest before slicing it. This will help to redistribute the juices and make the meat even more tender.
- Serve the Beef Wellington with a delicious sauce. A classic Béarnaise sauce is a great choice, but you can also try a red wine sauce or a mushroom sauce.
Conclusion:
Beef Wellington is a classic dish that is sure to impress your guests. It is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is definitely worth the effort. With these tips, you can make a perfect Beef Wellington that everyone will love.
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