Bite-sized beef Wellingtons with tender seared beef, mushroom duxelles, and flaky puff pastry — perfect for parties and elegant gatherings.
1½ lbs beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
1 egg + 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
For Duxelles:
8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp fresh thyme
Salt and pepper
Sauté mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme in butter until moisture evaporates. Cool.
Sear seasoned beef cubes 30–45 sec per side. Cool and brush with Dijon.
Cut puff pastry into squares. Add duxelles and beef to each.
Fold pastry over and seal. Chill 15 minutes.
Brush with egg wash. Bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes until golden.
Freeze unbaked bites for later.
Add prosciutto or cheese for variations.
Serve warm with dipping sauces.