Mini Beef Wellington Bites - Easy Appetizer

If you love classic Beef Wellington but want something fun and party-friendly, these Beef Wellington Bites are your new favorite appetizer. They have tender beef, a savory mushroom mixture, and buttery puff pastry all in one delicious bite.

I started making these for holiday gatherings and they disappeared faster than anything else on the table. They feel fancy, but they’re actually simple enough for weeknight entertaining or a cozy date night.

For specifics on the recipe use the table of contents to click on sections of the recipe.

If you enjoy recipes like this, you might also love my cranberry meatballs, Dr. Pepper Lil Smokies, and spinach artichoke stuffed mushrooms. They all make great shareable appetizers for parties

Ingredients to make Beef Wellington Bites

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• beef tenderloin
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• Dijon mustard
• unsalted butter
• shallot
• garlic
• mushrooms
• fresh rosemary or fresh thyme
• puff pastry
• egg

How to make Beef Wellington Bites

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

1. Step 1: Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and quickly sear the beef on all sides for about 1 to 2 minutes.

2. Step 2: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms, shallot, garlic, and rosemary or thyme. Cook until the mixture is dry and all moisture has evaporated. Set aside to cool.

3. Step 3: Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut it into squares. Fill the squares with a spoonful of the mixture. Then, add a piece of beef. Pinch the seams to seal.

4. Step 4: Place each wrapped bite seam side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

Make-ahead, storage, and freezer tips

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F so the pastry stays crisp.

Make ahead: You can assemble the bites up to one day ahead. Keep them unbaked and refrigerated. Brush with egg wash right before baking.

Freezing: Freeze unbaked bites on a tray until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen at 400°F, adding a few extra minutes.

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Beef Wellington Bites

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

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Total Time 32 minutes mins

Servings: 16 beef wellington bites

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: British

Calories: 113

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Equipment

• Cast Iron Skillet
• Measuring Spoons and Cups
• Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
• knife
• Cutting Board
• Pastry Brush

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 pound beef tenderloin (cut into 1-inch cubes) (450 g)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (30 g)
• ▢ 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
• ▢ 1 clove minced garlic
• ▢ 1 cup mushrooms (finely chopped) (100 g)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves or fresh thyme (chopped)
• ▢ 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
• ▢ 1 large egg (beaten) (for egg wash)

Instructions

 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season 1 pound beef tenderloin (cut into 1-inch cubes) with 1 teaspoon kosher saltand ½ teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and quickly sear beef on all sides, about 1–2 minutes. Remove and brush each piece with Dijon mustard.
3. To make the mushroom mixture, in the same skillet, melt 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter. Add 1 cup mushrooms (finely chopped), 1 small shallot (finely chopped), 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves or fresh thyme (chopped). Cook until the mixture is dry and the moisture has evaporated. Let cool.
4. Roll out 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) and cut into squares large enough to wrap each piece of beef.
5. Add a spoonful of mushroom mixture to the center of each square. Place a beef cube on top. Gather the four corners of the pastry, pinch tightly, and seal well on all edges.
6. Place parcels seam-side down on a lined baking tray. Brush tops with the egg wash.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, until pastry is golden brown.
8. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini beef biteCalories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 209mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Servings: 12–16 bites, depending on the size of the beef cubes. 
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

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