Introduction
This is a quick and easy recipe for making Miniature Beef Wellington. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy meal, and can be served with a variety of side dishes.
Ingredients
– 1 pound beef tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1/2 cup dry red wine
– 1/2 cup beef broth
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
– 1 egg, beaten
– 1 tablespoon water
– 1 tablespoon flour
– 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
– 1/4 cup shallots, chopped
Method
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add beef, and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Add wine, beef broth, and Dijon mustard to pan. Bring to a boil, and cook until liquid is reduced by half.
4. Roll puff pastry to a 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into four 4-inch squares. Place a square of pastry over each beef cube.
5. Beat egg and water together in a small bowl. Brush edges of pastry with egg mixture.
6. Place skillet in oven, and bake until pastry is golden brown and puffed, about 15 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Potential changes & improvements
– You could add some chopped herbs to the beef mixture for extra flavor.
– If you don’t have any red wine, you could use white wine or even water.
– You could use a different type of mushrooms, or even add some chopped onions.
What other food it works well with
– This dish goes well with roasted potatoes and a green salad.
– You could also serve it with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
Common Mistakes
– One mistake people often make with this dish is not cooking the beef long enough. Be sure to cook the beef until it is browned on all sides.
– Another mistake is not reducing the liquid enough. Be sure to cook the liquid until it is reduced by half, otherwise the dish will be too soupy.
Nutritional Information
– This dish is high in protein and fat.
– It is also reasonably high in calories, so it is not suitable for those on a low-calorie diet.
Allergens
– This dish contains gluten from the puff pastry.
– It also contains egg.