Present bites of flavorful tenderloin atop crunchy crostini for a tea-appropriate version of traditional beef Wellington.
Beef Wellington Canapés
2014-11-20 23:17:53
Yield: 24 canapés • Preparation: 10 minutes • Cook: 25 minutes • Bake: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil, divided
- 2 cups finely chopped fresh mushrooms
- 3 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup dry sherry
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 2 (8-ounce) beef tenderloin fillets
- 1 recipe Chive and Horseradish Cream (recipe follows)
- 1 recipe Crostini (recipe follows)
- Garnish: fresh chives
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, shallots, parsley, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add sherry, cream, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Simmer until liquid is completely absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Sprinkle remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper evenly on beef fillets. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook fillets in hot oil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer fillets to prepared pan.
- Bake until internal temperature of meat registers at least 145° (rare) on an instant-read thermometer, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let steaks rest for 2 minutes.
- Thinly slice steaks into 24 pieces.
- To assemble, spread 1 teaspoon Chive and Horseradish Cream on each Crostini. Spoon 2 teaspoons mushroom mixture on top of cream. Place a slice of beef on top of mushroom mixture.
- Garnish with additional Chive and Horseradish Cream and fresh chives, if desired.
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Chive and Horseradish Cream
2014-11-20 23:18:38
Yield: ¾ cup cream • Preparation: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, chives, horseradish, salt, and pepper, stirring until combined well. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
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Crostini
2014-11-20 23:19:48
Yield: 24 crostini • Preparation: 5 minutes • Bake: 8 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) French baguette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Cut 24 (¼-inch-thick) slices from baguette. Brush both sides of slices with olive oil. Place on prepared pan.
- Bake for 8 minutes. Cool before using.
Notes
- • These can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for 1 to 2 days.
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