Mini Beef Wellington Bites – Easy Gourmet Appetizer Recipe
Mini beef Wellington bites are the ultimate party appetizer! Tender beef paired with savory mushroom duxelles, all wrapped in buttery puff pastry and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for holiday parties, dinner gatherings, or when you want to impress guests with a bite-sized gourmet treat.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking sheet
- Rolling Pin
- Pastry brush
- Mixing bowl
- Knife + cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Beef: Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Sear in hot skillet with olive oil until browned. Rest.
- Make Duxelles: Sauté mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and rosemary until moisture evaporates. Cool slightly.
- Assemble Pastry: Roll puff pastry and cut into squares. Spread a thin layer of duxelles, place beef cube, and brush with Dijon mustard.
- Wrap & Seal: Fold pastry around beef, sealing edges tightly. Place seam-side down on baking sheet.
- Egg Wash & Bake: Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley. Serve warm with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Rest beef before wrapping to retain juices.
- Cook mushrooms until dry to avoid soggy pastry.
- Seal pastry edges tightly to prevent leaks.
- Chill pastry before baking for crisp layers.
- Pair with horseradish cream or béarnaise sauce for extra flair.