Beef Wellington bites give you the flavors of the classic (tender beef, savory mushroom duxelles and flaky puff pastry) in a bite-sized appetizer that’s much easier to make than a whole Wellington. They can be assembled ahead and baked just before guests arrive.

Making the Duxelles

Chop the mushrooms very finely and cook them with shallots, garlic and thyme until all their moisture has evaporated and they turn dark and almost paste-like. Then deglaze with a little wine or broth. Wet mushrooms make soggy pastry, so take your time with this step and let the mixture cool before assembling.

Assembling and Baking

Sear the beef cubes quickly so they brown outside but stay rare inside; they’ll cook further in the oven. Wrap each cube with a spoonful of duxelles in a square of puff pastry, brush with egg wash and bake until puffed and golden. A thermometer reading of 125°F in the beef gives medium-rare.

Kosher Notes

This is a meat (fleishig) appetizer, so check that your puff pastry is pareve; many brands are made with butter. Kosher tenderloin and sirloin are hard to find outside Israel, so ask your butcher for rib eye, mock tender or a tender chuck cut. Assemble up to 4 hours ahead and add 2 to 3 minutes of baking time if they go in cold.

Easy Kosher Beef Wellington Bites – Perfect Party Appetizer

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Individual beef Wellington bites deliver all the elegance of the classic dish in a perfectly portioned appetizer that's actually manageable to make at home.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Servings: 24 bites

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: French, Jewish

Calories: 85

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 lb boneless rib eye steak cut into 1-inch cubes
2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed according to package directions
8 oz mixed mushrooms cremini and shiitake work well, finely chopped
2 large shallots minced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup dry white wine or beef broth
3 tbsp olive oil divided
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
1 large egg beaten for egg wash
1 tsp kosher salt divided
1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground

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Method

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Season the beef cubes with half the salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes on all sides until browned, about 6-8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and let cool completely.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add shallots and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chopped mushrooms, thyme, remaining salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes until the mushrooms have released their liquid and it has mostly evaporated.
Pour in the wine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture is quite dry and jammy in texture. Stir in the parsley and remove from heat. Let cool completely.
Roll out each puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to about 12x12 inches. Cut each sheet into 12 squares (about 3x3 inches each).
Place a spoonful of the mushroom mixture in the center of each pastry square. Top with one piece of seared beef.
Gather the corners of each pastry square and twist them together at the top to create little pouches. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Brush the tops and sides of each Wellington bite with beaten egg wash.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

These can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake. Add 2-3 extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold. For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure beef reaches 125°F for medium-rare. The Wellington bites are best served warm but can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

24 servings per recipe

Serving size 1 serving

Calories 85

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 6%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 15mg 5%

Sodium 120mg 5%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 5g 10%

Easy Kosher Beef Wellington Bites – Perfect Party Appetizer

Making the Duxelles

Assembling and Baking