Mini Venison Wellington

Seared venison steaks topped with caramelized Armagnac onions, wrapped in puff pastry, and baked until golden and medium-rare.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 853.8 kcals 3415.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 45.4 grams 181.6 grams
Fat 51.5 grams 205.8 grams
Protein 51.1 grams 204.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
pinch
500
g
Puff Pastry
Can substitute with croissant dough
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
30
g
1
piece
Egg
Mixed with water for eggwash
Liquids
2
tbsp
Meat
700
g
Venison Steaks
4 pieces, 2cm thick
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
For seasoning
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
Vegetables
3
piece
Red Onions
Finely sliced

Steps

  • Sear the seasoned steaks in a hot pan for 30 seconds per side.
  • Caramelize onions with butter, sugar, and salt for 20 minutes before adding Armagnac.
  • Blend cooled onions into a smooth paste and refrigerate for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C and roll pastry to 5mm thickness.
  • Brush steaks with mustard and place on pastry rectangles.
  • Top with onion paste, cover with a second pastry sheet, seal edges, and crimp.
  • Score a cross in the top, brush with eggwash, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Rest the parcels under foil for 5 minutes before serving.