Introducing the delectable Mini Beef Wellingtons with Red Wine Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These bite-sized wonders are crafted with tenderloin steak, wrapped in a flaky puff pastry blanket, and baked to perfection. Savor the richness of the beef, complemented by the savory flavors of mushrooms and herbs. Drizzle the creations with a luscious red wine sauce, adding a touch of elegance and depth to each bite. Alongside the Mini Beef Wellingtons, this article also presents a tantalizing collection of recipes that will elevate your culinary repertoire. Discover the secrets of creating a velvety smooth Béarnaise sauce, perfect for enhancing the flavors of grilled meats and vegetables. Learn the art of crafting a rich and flavorful Beef Wellington Gravy, adding a touch of sophistication to your special occasion dishes. And for a delightful appetizer or snack, whip up a batch of crispy Air Fryer Wontons filled with a savory mixture of shrimp, cabbage, and carrots. Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring success in your kitchen adventures. Indulge in the culinary journey that awaits, and create a feast that will impress your loved ones and satisfy your cravings.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
INDIVIDUAL BEEF WELLINGTONS
Serve these with a Bearnaise sauce. Mmm!
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Beef Pie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the mushrooms, onion, sherry, butter or margarine and parsley and saute until all the liquid is absorbed and the mixture resembles a paste. Cover the top of each steak with the mixture.
- Partially thaw the puff pastry sheets and roll out pieces thin enough to cover the top, sides and bottom of each steak. Place the steaks on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until serving time.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Bake steaks uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. (Note: They will be rare but will continue cooking while dish is sitting.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 945.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 134.4 mg, Fat 66 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 461.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
MINI BEEF WELLINGTONS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Sprinkle both sides of the filet mignon steaks with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
- In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the filets and sear for 1 minute on each side.
- Transfer to a plate, cool, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Clean, stem, and finely chop the cremini mushrooms.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the mushroom liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms begin to brown around the edges.
- Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the sherry.
- Return the skillet to the heat, and cook until the liquid has again evaporated. Transfer to a plate and cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 425 F. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit inside a baking tray.
- Prepare the red wine sauce, and keep warm.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured board to a 14-inch square. Cut into four 7-inch squares.
- Remove the seared filets from the refrigerator. Using a paper towel, gently dab them dry to remove any accumulated juices.
- Compactly press an equal amount of the mushroom duxelles on top of each filet.
- Lay a filet, mushroom-side down, on a puff pastry square. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg wash along the edges of the pastry square.
- Fold one side of the pastry, press down, then fold the adjacent side (like wrapping a package) and press down. Press together the other two sides to seal the pastry. Put the Wellington, with the seal-side down onto the tray. Do the same for the other three Wellingtons.
- Brush more of the egg wash over the top and sides of each Wellington.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. Remove the tray from the oven, and let the Wellingtons rest for 5 minutes.
- Re-heat the red wine sauce. If using the Gorgonzola, stir it into the sauce, then whisk until melted and smooth.
- Spoon a little of the sauce onto each plate. Transfer a Wellington on top of the sauce. Cut the Wellington in half on the diagonal, slightly opening the two halves, and spoon a little sauce between the two halves. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 224 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 373 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 41 g, ServingSize 4 portions (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MINI BEEF WELLINGTONS WITH MOREL MUSHROOMS, SHERRY AND THYME
Provided by Lorraine Pascale
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Roll out the puff pastry on a well-floured work surface until about 14-inches square and 1/8-inch thick. Trim the edges, if necessary, and cut the puff pastry into 4 squares. You may need to roll the puff pastry larger or smaller depending on the size of the meat. Put them in a single layer onto one or two baking sheets and into the refrigerator to firm up.
- Rinse the dried mushrooms in cold water, put them into a small bowl and cover them with hot water. Let soak for 20 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is very hot, season the meat with salt and pepper and sear on each side for 1 minute per side. Set aside.
- Turn the heat down to medium, add the shallots to the pan and cook until they are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the butter and fresh mushrooms and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the dried mushrooms and chop them finely. Add them to the pan along with the sherry, if using. Turn the heat up a bit and cook until the mushrooms are almost dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the thyme and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute, take the pan off the heat and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Remove the pastry from the refrigerator. Put a large tablespoon of the mushroom mixture in the center of a pastry square and spread it out to the same size as the meat. Place a piece of tenderloin on top and brush some egg wash around the edges of the pastry. Fold up the corners and sides of the pastry so they meet and overlap slightly in the middle. Turn it over so the seams are down and shape it into a neat package with your hands. Repeat with the other three squares. If the pastry has gotten soft, put the packages back in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up. This will make sure the pastry does not just melt into a gooey mess in the oven before it has a chance to puff up. Save the remaining mushroom mixture for the sauce.
- When you are ready to bake, cut a design into the top of each package with a paring knife. Brush them all over with egg wash. Bake for 14 minutes for medium rare or adjust the time shorter or longer according to how you like your meat cooked.
- While the Wellingtons are baking, reheat the mushroom mixture. Add the cream and cook on high for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Remove from the heat, cover and keep warm.
- When the Wellingtons are ready, remove them from the oven and serve with the sauce and a big glass of hearty red wine.
MINI BEEF WELLINGTONS WITH RED WINE SAUCE
This recipe was given to me by a dear friend. It's perfect for a special occasion, and is as good as you'll get from any restaurant. The filets are topped with a mixture of liver pate (pate de foie gras) and mushrooms and wrapped with puff pastry and served with a red wine sauce!
Provided by MSVIC04
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the filets with salt and pepper, then fry on each side until browned to lock in the juices. Remove from the skillet and set aside to cool slightly.
- Add the mushrooms, wine and beef consomme to the skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until mushrooms are tender. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the mushrooms to a small bowl, reserving the consomme. Mix the pate with the mushrooms, adding a little consomme if needed to achieve a spreadable texture. Divide the mushrooms among the filets and spread on the top. Refrigerate about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lay the puff pastry out on a clean surface and cut out two 5 to 6 inch rounds for each steak. You can roll it out a little thinner if you need more area. Place a steak onto a round, and bring the edges up around the sides. Cover the top with a second piece of dough, overlapping the edges and pressing to seal into a package. Repeat with remaining steaks. Place the Wellingtons onto a baking sheet, and brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for about 12 minutes, for rare, 16 minutes for medium, or 20 minutes for well done. For best results use a meat thermometer to determine the temperature of the steaks, with 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) being medium doneness. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for about 5 minutes.
- While the steaks are cooking, make the sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until browned. Stir in the green onions, and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in the reserved consomme and the remaining 1 cup of consomme; continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low and stir in the wine. Continue to simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in butter and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, cut each Wellington in half and spoon some sauce onto the plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1026.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 211.7 mg, Fat 65.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 59.9 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 693.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
MINI BEEF WELLINGTONS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Sprinkle the steak chunks with salt and pepper. When the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the steak chunks and sear them for about 45 seconds per side. (The steaks will only be partially cooked at this stage.) Remove and set aside to partially cool.
- Add the onion and thyme to the same skillet and stir. Allow to continue cooking while you place the mushrooms in a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped. Add the mushrooms to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are golden and the liquid has evaporated from the skillet, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, then add the Dijon mustard and stir to combine.
- While the mushrooms are cooking, lay out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the pastry to a 12-by-16-inch rectangle. Cut into 12 equal squares by cutting 4 long strips, then cutting each strip crosswise 3 times.
- Place a small amount of the mushroom mixture (known as duxelles) into the center of each square. Top each square with a piece of the steak. Fold the puff pastry up and over the steak, totally encasing the steak and mushroom mixture inside. Place on the prepared baking sheet with the smooth side facing upwards. Repeat with the remaining pastry, duxelles and steak.
- Brush each bundle with the egg yolk and sprinkle with the sea salt. Bake until golden, 16 to 18 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Garnish with the chopped parsley and serve with the horseradish sauce. Enjoy.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients are measured, chopped, and ready to use. This will help streamline the cooking process.
- Puff Pastry: Thaw puff pastry sheets in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for about 30 minutes. If using frozen puff pastry, thaw it completely before assembling the beef Wellingtons.
- Beef Tenderloin: Use high-quality beef tenderloin for the best results. Trim any excess fat from the tenderloin before cooking.
- Seasoning: Season the beef tenderloin generously with salt and pepper before searing. You can also add additional herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
- Searing: Sear the beef tenderloin in a hot pan until it is browned on all sides. This will help lock in the juices and flavor.
- Wrapping: Wrap the seared beef tenderloin in prosciutto slices, then in puff pastry. Brush the pastry with egg wash before baking to achieve a golden-brown crust.
- Baking: Bake the beef Wellingtons in a preheated oven until the pastry is golden brown and the internal temperature of the beef reaches your desired doneness.
- Red Wine Sauce: While the beef Wellingtons are baking, prepare the red wine sauce. Reduce red wine, beef broth, and shallots in a saucepan until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.
- Serving: Allow the beef Wellingtons to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with the red wine sauce.
Conclusion:
Mini beef Wellingtons with red wine sauce are an elegant and delicious dish perfect for special occasions. By following these tips and the recipe in the article, you can create this impressive dish at home. The combination of tender beef, flavorful prosciutto, and flaky puff pastry is sure to impress your guests. Serve the beef Wellingtons with the rich and savory red wine sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience.
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