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Mini Beef Wellingtons with Horseradish Cream
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz beef tenderloin, cut into 12 bite-sized pieces
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 slices prosciutto, cut into thirds
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef pieces with salt and pepper, then sear them for 1 minute per side until browned. Remove the beef and set it aside to cool.
  • In the same skillet, add the mushrooms, shallot, and thyme. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the mushrooms release their liquid and turn dry. Season with salt and pepper, then let the mixture cool completely.
  • Cut the puff pastry into 12 squares. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on each beef piece.
  • Place one-third slice of prosciutto on each pastry square, followed by a spoonful of the cooled mushroom mixture and one piece of beef.
  • Fold the pastry around the filling and seal the edges. Place the parcels seam-side down on a baking sheet.
  • Brush the tops with the beaten egg. Bake at 400°F for 15 to 18 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed.
  • Stir the sour cream and horseradish together in a small bowl. Serve the warm wellingtons with the horseradish cream on the side and chives sprinkled on top.

Notes

Sear the beef only briefly so it stays tender inside the pastry. Prepare the mushroom mixture ahead and chill it to keep the pastry from turning soggy during assembly. If the horseradish cream tastes too sharp, add a pinch more salt to balance it.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Equipment: Baking Sheet, Skillet, Mixing Bowl