These little mini beef wellington guys are just like the real deal, but mini.

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Do you ever find yourself obsessed with TV shows? It happens to me a lot, especially if I have the self-restraint to wait until a show is completed so I can binge watch. There’s something so satisfying about clicking next episode over and over again until you’ve reached the conclusion.

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Downton Abbey is something that I’ve been holding out on because it’s just about to reach its sixth and final season. I so desperately wanted to wait, but I gave in to temptation and now I’m cursing myself because I absolutely need to see season six immediately. I love so many things about Downton, but what I find particularly fascinating – aside from the hair, clothes, and intrigue – is the food. I’ve always had a soft spot for English food.

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Things like Cornish pasties, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, and Yorkshire puddings are some of my favorite comfort foods. Not to mention the gloriousness that is a perfectly warm scone with clotted cream, jam, and a perfect cup of tea. It’s enough to make me swoon. So, imagine just how over the moon I am to have a chance to be going to London to see a couple of Downton Abbey locations. I’m so (so so) excited to be going to Highclere Castle (the real Downton) to have tea! I feel so fancy.

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Beef wellington, but mini

Speaking of fancy, the next time you want to impress someone with your British culinary wizardry, make these mini beef wellington bites. They’re a golden burnished brown on the outside, but on the inside they’re a perfectly medium-rare pink. The tender, juicy beef is a nice foil against the flakiness of the pastry. There’s also secret added layers of deliciousness. Think thinly sliced parma ham, thyme butter roasted mushrooms, and a generous amount of dijon for a bit of a kick. I served these with a bit of garlicky mashed potatoes, but they’re perfect on their own as well.

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These seem a little finicky, but the truth is, they’re time consuming more than finicky. Take a couple of hours, relax and give these little guys a go.

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Mini Beef Wellington

The beef wellington you know and love, but mini
Serves 6
4.89 from 59 votes
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb mushrooms finely chopped
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • beef tenderloin or filet, cubed
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp dijon mustard or to taste, Grey Poupon preferred
  • 6 slices Prosciutto di Parma
  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg yolk lightly beaten with 1 tsp water

Instructions

  • Melt the butter over medium low heat. When melted, add the mushrooms and thyme and cook, without stirring, 5 minutes. Stir and continue to cook until all moisture has cooked out and mushrooms resemble a smooth paste. Taste and season with salt and pepper, remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
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  • While the mushrooms are cooking, pat the filet cubes dry and season withe salt and pepper. Heat oil in a cast iron pan over very high heat and sear all sides of the filet, 1 minute per side. Remove from the pan and let rest.
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  • Use a pastry brush and brush on a generous amount of dijon on to all sides of the filets.
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  • On a piece of plastic wrap, lay out a slice of prosciutto and spread a thin layer of mushrooms on. Place the filet cube in the centre and wrap the prosciutto around it. Wrap well with the plastic, making sure it is tight and held together. Chill in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
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  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the puff pastry into strips the width of the filet packages. Unwrap the filet and place on a strip of puff pastry and bring together. Use another piece of puff pastry, placed the opposite way and bring together to encase the beef. Use a bit of water to stick pastry together.
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  • Place wellingtons seam side down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush with the egg yolk wash. Using the back of a knife, lightly score in a leaf pattern and sprinkle with a bit of coarse salt.
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  • Bake the wellingtons for 10 minutes, then rotate the pan and turn up the heat to 450°. Bake for another 10 minutes or until golden and puffy. Let rest and enjoy!
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Estimated Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mini Beef Wellington
Amount Per Serving
Calories 591 Calories from Fat 314
% Daily Value*
Fat 34.9g54%
Saturated Fat 15.1g94%
Cholesterol 100mg33%
Sodium 1019mg44%
Potassium 514mg15%
Carbohydrates 34.6g12%
Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugar 3.3g4%
Protein 38.4g77%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

51 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    you RASCAL!! i am so excited you got to visit Downton Abbey!! And these little mini beefy cuties are killing me with craving-mad cuteness. XO

  2. Judy E says:

    Would love to make these ahead to make holiday entertaining easier. You said that they can be frozen. Should they be defrosted before baking? If baking from frozen, how long to bake?

    1. Stephanie Le says:

      just bake from frozen without defrosting – i would add an extra 5-10 minutes on the baking time, just make sure to keep an eye on it. also, if you bake for longer, the center of the beef may not be medium rare, so you have to watch for that as well. hope that helps!

  3. donner says:

    5 stars
    These are soooo good! Thanks for sharing!

  4. sheena says:

    Steph, which is better to go with, seeded djon mustard or not? i bought both and i love how each of them taste texturedly! but dunno which would go better with the wellingtons and when to use the seeded djon mustard for.

    1. Stephanie Le says:

      i would go with no seeds. i like to use seeded dijon in dressings and dips! oh and sandwiches too :) hope that helps!

  5. sheena says:

    5 stars
    it does! thanks so much (0 v 0)

  6. Martyn says:

    5 stars
    OMG, these mini beef wellingtons look incredible!!!

    I love beef wellingtons but not tried mini ones before, I might have to give these a go :)

  7. Chava Mazal says:

    5 stars
    What a fun idea! I’ve actually never had beef wellington before, but this looks worth the effort.

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