Beef Fillet in Puff Pastry with Mushrooms (Mini Beef Wellington)

🥩🥐 This elegant Beef Fillet in Puff Pastry with Mushrooms is a simplified take on classic Beef Wellington — tender beef wrapped in golden, flaky pastry and nestled between layers of savory mushroom duxelles. Perfect for a romantic dinner or festive occasion, this version is portioned for two and packed with flavor.

👥 Serves: 2
⏱️ Preparation Time: 45 minutes
🔥 Cooking Time: 20–25 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

• 300 g beef fillet (center-cut tenderloin)
• 1 roll puff pastry (230 g)
• 200 g button mushrooms
• 30 g unsalted butter
• 10 ml olive oil
• 1 garlic clove (5 g), finely chopped
• 6 g fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 g salt
• 1 g black pepper
• 1 egg yolk (for brushing)

👩‍🍳 Preparation Steps

1️⃣ 🍄 Prepare the Mushroom Filling

1. Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth. Slice thinly. Finely chop the garlic and parsley.
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and half of the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 6–8 minutes until their moisture evaporates completely and they start to brown.
4. Stir in the garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds. Add parsley, mix well, and remove from heat. Let the mixture cool.

2️⃣ 🥩 Sear the Beef Fillet

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