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Lightened-Up Beef Wellington Bites with Horseradish Cream

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These mini beef wellington bites are faster, lighter, and more satisfying than the classic dish. Made with lean ground beef, mushrooms, and puff pastry, they’re the perfect party appetizer that comes together in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (about 9x9 inches), thawed
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook the mushrooms: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the finely chopped mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until dry and slightly browned. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
  3. Cook the shallot and garlic: In the same skillet, add another drizzle of olive oil. Add the minced shallot and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Cook the beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat. Add Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Combine the filling: Add the cooked mushrooms to the beef mixture. Stir together. Let cool for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add the beaten egg and stir until well combined.
  6. Prepare the puff pastry: On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Cut into 16 equal squares (about 2 inches each).
  7. Assemble the bites: Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each pastry square. Bring the four corners up to the center and pinch together. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about an inch apart.
  8. Apply the egg wash: In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of each pastry parcel with the egg wash.
  9. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until puffed and deeply golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Make the horseradish cream: While the bites are baking, whisk together the Greek yogurt, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Don’t skip cooking the mushrooms until dry to prevent soggy pastry. Keep the pastry cold for best flakiness. Let the bites rest for 5 minutes after baking to avoid burning your mouth. The horseradish cream can be made ahead and refrigerated.

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