Beef Wellington Appetizers

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0
Impress Your Guests With Beef Wellington Appetizers
in Appetizer

Prep

60 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
16 ounces beef tenderloin , cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped shallot
3 cups chopped mushrooms
salt
pepper
6 tablespoons butter , melted
20 sheets phyllo pastry sheets
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter , melted and heated to boiling
1 teaspoon tarragon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
170
Sugar
1g
Fat
14g
Beef Wellington is a classic dish that is traditionally served as a main course. This recipe takes the classic recipe and turns it into an elegant appetizer that is perfect for serving at parties or as an appetizer before a meal. The individual pastries make for a beautiful presentation and are sure to impress your guests. While this recipe is time-consuming and requires some skill to work with phyllo dough, the end result is well worth the effort.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
2.Add beef tenderloin pieces to a large bowl, pour the marinade over the beef, and toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.
3.Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove the beef from the marinade and discard any excess marinade.
4.In a large skillet, heat the butter until melted. Add shallots and cook until softened.
5.Stir in mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper.
6.On a clean, dry work surface, place a phyllo pastry sheet. Brush with melted butter.
7.Place another sheet of phyllo pastry on top and brush with melted butter. Repeat until you have five sheets.
8.Cut the phyllo pastry into small squares (about the size of a playing card) and stack them on top of each other.
9.Repeat with the remaining phyllo pastry sheets until you have a total of four stacks.
10.Place a spoonful of the shallot-mushroom mixture in the center of each phyllo pastry stack.
11.Top with a piece of beef tenderloin and wrap the pastry around it.
12.Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
13.In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, lemon juice, and pinch of salt together.
14.Brush the egg wash over the tops of the pastries, and sprinkle with tarragon.
15.Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

PROS

Beef Wellington Appetizers are an elegant and tasty way to serve beef tenderloin as an appetizer.
The phyllo pastry adds a crispy texture to the dish while keeping the meat moist and tender.

CONS

Phyllo dough can be difficult to work with, and if it is not handled correctly, it can dry out and become difficult to work with.
Additionally, this recipe is time-consuming, and the individual pastries may not turn out exactly the same size or shape.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While beef tenderloin is a lean cut of meat and is a good source of protein, it is high in saturated fat. However, it is also a good source of iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. Mushrooms are a great source of vitamins and minerals and are high in fiber.

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