Mini Individual Beef Wellingtons
Mini Individual Beef Wellingtons are a gourmet twist on a classic dish, perfect for impressing guests at any dinner party. Each delightful parcel features tender beef tenderloin wrapped in a savory mushroom duxelles and flaky puff pastry, offering a rich and satisfying bite. Ideal for both casual family dinners and upscale gatherings, these individual servings make entertaining effortless while delivering an unforgettable culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef tenderloin
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms and shallots until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Season beef with salt and pepper; sear in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned but not cooked through. Let cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface; cut into squares large enough to wrap each piece of beef.
- Spread Dijon mustard on each beef piece, top with sautéed mushrooms, then wrap in pastry.
- Brush seams with egg wash and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg