If you're looking for a fancy appetizer or a small dish for your dinner party, you can't go wrong with miniature beef wellingtons. This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to impress your guests. Follow this simple recipe to make your own miniature beef wellingtons at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 12 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shallots and mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the red wine and cook for 2-3 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add the thyme, salt, and black pepper and stir to combine.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 12 squares.
- Place a piece of beef tenderloin in the center of each square.
- Top each piece of beef with a spoonful of the mushroom mixture.
- Brush the edges of each pastry square with the beaten egg.
- Bring the corners of each pastry square up to the center and pinch the edges together to seal.
- Place the miniature beef wellingtons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the pastry with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and the beef is cooked to your liking.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve your miniature beef wellingtons with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Your guests will be impressed by the delicious flavors and elegant presentation of this dish.
