Looking for a show-stopping dish to serve at your next dinner party? Look no further than these mini beef wellingtons! Perfectly cooked beef tenderloin wrapped in crispy puff pastry, these mini versions are sure to impress. Here's how to make them:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut into small cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled mushroom mixture, parsley, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix well.
- Add the beef cubes to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into small squares, about 2 inches by 2 inches.
- Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each pastry square. Fold the corners of the pastry up and over the beef mixture, pinching the edges together to seal.
- Place the mini beef wellingtons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops of the pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Conclusion
These mini beef wellingtons are sure to impress your guests with their delicious flavor and beautiful presentation. Plus, they're surprisingly easy to make! Serve them as an appetizer, or make a larger batch for a main course. Either way, your guests will be raving about them all night. Give this recipe a try and see for yourself!
