Description
These Mini Beef Wellingtons are a delicious and elegant appetizer featuring tender beef medallions wrapped in flavorful mushroom duxelles and flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a special occasion or holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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Mini Wellingtons:
- 6 beef tenderloin medallions (about 2–3 oz each, 1-inch thick)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Mushroom Duxelles:
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Components:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 6 slices prosciutto
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mushroom Duxelles: In a skillet, sauté mushrooms, shallot, and garlic in butter until softened. Add thyme, wine, salt, and pepper, then cook until liquid evaporates.
- Season the Beef: Rub medallions with oil, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet until browned. Let cool.
- Assemble the Mini Wellingtons: Wrap each medallion with prosciutto, mushroom duxelles, and puff pastry. Brush with egg wash, bake until golden.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding a splash of brandy to the mushroom duxelles.
- Make sure to seal the puff pastry tightly to prevent leakage during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini wellington
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg