Description
Succulent beef Wellington turnovers dance with elegance, blending classic British cuisine and modern culinary flair. Delicate puff pastry cradles tender beef, promising a luxurious dining experience you’ll savor with each exquisite bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef tenderloin, cut into small cubes
- 1 egg, beaten
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 package puff pastry
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Sear the beef tenderloin in a hot skillet until richly caramelized on all sides, then transfer to a plate to rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms, onions, and garlic until they release their moisture and become tender and fragrant.
- Return the beef to the skillet, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Deglaze the pan with red wine and sweet chili sauce, reducing the liquid until it creates a glossy, concentrated coating.
- Roll out the puff pastry and slice into precise squares, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Spoon the beef mixture into the center of each pastry square, leaving a clean border around the edges.
- Carefully fold the pastry diagonally to create triangular parcels, using a fork to firmly seal the edges and prevent filling from escaping.
- Brush the turnovers with beaten egg to achieve a shiny, golden-brown exterior when baked.
- Place the turnovers in a 400F (200C) oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes until the pastry is puffed and richly bronzed.
- Plate the turnovers and accompany with additional sweet chili wine sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Perfectly sear the beef tenderloin at high heat to lock in juices and create a flavorful crust.
- Allow the beef mixture to cool slightly before filling pastry to prevent soggy bottoms and maintain crisp texture.
- Use cold puff pastry and work quickly to ensure maximum flakiness and prevent butter from melting.
- Customize the recipe for dietary needs by substituting beef with portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian version or using gluten-free puff pastry for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg