Beef Wellington Turnover

Beef Wellington Turnover

A Beef Wellington Turnover is a delicious twist on the classic Beef Wellington, combining the rich flavors of beef, mushrooms and puff pastry in a convenient handheld form. Perfect for an elegant appetizer or a unique main course, this recipe is sure to impress your guests. How to prepare Beef Wellington Patties:

Ingredients:

For the filling:

1 pound beef tenderloin, cleaned
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (e.g. cremini or champignons) . Mushrooms)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup pate (optional)
To assemble

Instructions:

Prepare meat:

Season the beef fillet with salt and black pepper . Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the meat until golden brown on all sides.Remove from the pan and let cool.

Prepare the mushroom duxelles:
In the same pan, add the chopped mushrooms, garlic and thyme. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and turn golden brown. Remove excess liquid.
Stir the mushroom mixture until a thick paste forms.This is known as Duxelles mushroom.

Brush the beef:

Brush the cooled beef with Dijon mustard. If necessary, spread a layer of pate over the meat.

Mushroom Duxelles Wrap:

Spread a layer of mushroom duxelles on the meat.
Puff pastry roll:
Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.Place the meat in the center and wrap it with the puff pastry, sealing the edges.

Cooling:

Chill the wrapped meat in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes so that the dough sets.
Preheat the oven:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Brush with egg Detergent:
Brush the puff pastry with beaten egg to give it a golden surface.

Bake:

Place the Beef Wellington Turnover on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the meat has reached your desired doneness.Rest and Cut:
Allow the Beef Wellington Turnover to rest for a few minutes before cutting. This helps redistribute the juices.

Service:

Serve the Beef Wellington Turnover slices on a platter and enjoy the variety of flavors.

Tips:

Customize the filling: You can customize the filling by adding ingredients such as caramelized onions, spinach or different types of mushrooms to give it more depth of flavor.
Puff pastry tips: Process the puff pastry quickly so that it doesn’t become too soft.If it is too hot, you can let it cool again before baking.

Sneak Peek: You can cook the Beef Wellington Turnover until cool and then bake it just before serving.
This Beef Wellington Turnover recipe offers a convenient way to enjoy the elegance of a classic Beef Wellington in a handheld format. Whether served as a holiday appetizer or a unique main course, this dish is sure to turn heads at your table.