Ingredients
For the beef pieces:
1 pound beef tenderloin (450 grams) π₯©
Β½ teaspoon salt π§
ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste) πΆοΈ
1 tablespoon olive oil π«
For the mushroom filling:
1 tablespoon olive oil π«
Β½ onion, minced π§
2 cups finely chopped button mushrooms (about 7 ounces/200 grams) π
1 tablespoon regular soy sauce π₯’
Black pepper, a generous pinch πΆοΈ
1 teaspoon dried oregano πΏ
Β½ cup pitted black olives (60 grams) π«
For the beef wellington bites:
1 pound puff pastry (450 grams) π₯
Mustard, to taste π
1 small egg, beaten π₯
Instructions
1οΈβ£ Cut the beef into 1-inch pieces (2.5 centimeters) and season with salt and black pepper. π§πΆοΈ
2οΈβ£ Heat oil in a skillet/frying pan and brown half of the beef pieces on high heat on all sides, about 1-2 minutes max! Transfer onto a plate lined with a paper kitchen towel and repeat with the other half. Set aside. π³
3οΈβ£ Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). π₯
4οΈβ£ In the same skillet, heat a little oil, add minced onion and chopped mushrooms, and sautΓ© for 10 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Add soy sauce, oregano, black pepper and stir well. ππ§
5οΈβ£ Transfer the mixture to a food processor and add olives (make sure there are no stones in them). Process until smooth-ish. π«π
6οΈβ£ Unfold/unroll puff pastry sheet and cut it into about 3-3.5 inch (8-9 centimeter) squares. Spread some mustard in the center of each square, then spread some mushroom mixture over. Top with a piece of beef. Grab 2 opposite tips of the pastry and fold them over the beef. Repeat with the other two corners/tips. Make sure to press down the corners so they donβt open during cooking. π₯
7οΈβ£ Transfer the parcel onto a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Repeat with the rest of them. Brush them with beaten egg. π₯
8οΈβ£ Bake in a preheated oven at 400Β°F (200Β°C) for 10-15 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. ππ₯
9οΈβ£ Best served warm with a dipping sauce of your choice. Enjoy! π
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 30min