Gordon Ramsay Beef Wellington Bites Recipe

Gordon Ramsay beef wellington bites are bite-sized versions of his signature dish, and you can either buy them frozen from Costco (Chef Ramsay Beef Wellington Bites, item #1794853, around $16 for 30oz) or make them from scratch at home using the same sear-and-wrap technique as the full wellington. This page covers both the frozen cooking instructions and the homemade recipe.

I bought the Costco ones first because I was curious, and they were fine for a quick appetiser. But once I made them from scratch using leftover fillet from a full beef wellington, the difference was obvious, so now I only buy the frozen ones when I need something fast for a party.

Try More Wellington Recipes:

• Gordon Ramsay Beef Wellington Recipe
• Beef Wellington: The Complete Guide
• Gordon Ramsay Salmon Wellington

Frozen Wellington Bites Cooking Instructions

The Chef Ramsay frozen beef wellington bites come with two cooking methods. For the air fryer, line the basket with parchment paper and cook at 190°C (375°F) for 10 minutes, flip, then cook for another 8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).

For the oven, preheat to 230°C (450°F), place on a parchment-lined baking tray, and bake for 25 minutes until they reach 74°C (165°F) inside. Let them rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

Where To Buy Gordon Ramsay Wellington Bites

The frozen bites are sold at Costco (item #1794853, 30oz box, around $16) and at Walmart, with Costco usually cheaper per ounce. Reviews are mixed at around 3 out of 5 stars, mostly because the minced beef filling is different from the whole fillet you get in the restaurant version.

They contain minced beef, not whole fillet like the restaurant version, which is the main difference between the frozen product and homemade ones. If you want the real thing with tender fillet pieces, the homemade recipe below is worth the extra effort.

Homemade Wellington Bites Ingredients

• 500g beef fillet (tenderloin), cut into 2cm cubes
• 200g chestnut mushrooms (cremini), cleaned
• 6 slices Parma ham (prosciutto), halved
• 375g puff pastry, all-butter
• 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tsp water for egg wash
• 1 tbsp English mustard
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Plain flour (all-purpose flour) for dusting

How To Make Gordon Ramsay Wellington Bites

1. Sear the beef: Season the cubes with salt and pepper, heat olive oil in a smoking hot pan, and sear on all sides for 30 seconds per side until browned but rare inside. Brush each piece with English mustard and set aside to cool.
2. Make the duxelles: Blitz the mushrooms in a food processor until fine, then cook in a dry pan with garlic and thyme for 10 minutes until completely dry. Season and cool.
3. Wrap in ham: Lay a half-slice of Parma ham flat, add a teaspoon of duxelles, place one beef cube on top, and wrap tightly.
4. Wrap in pastry: Roll the puff pastry to 3mm thick and cut into 8cm squares. Place each wrapped cube in the centre, brush the edges with egg wash, and fold the pastry up to seal completely.
5. Chill: Place seam-side down on a lined tray, brush with egg wash, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
6. Bake: Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the pastry is deep golden and the beef inside is medium-rare.

Frozen vs Homemade: What Is The Difference?

The frozen Costco version uses minced beef, which gives a denser texture more like a sausage roll. The homemade version uses actual fillet cubes that stay pink and tender inside, which is closer to what Gordon serves at his restaurants.

Both are good for different reasons: frozen for speed and convenience, homemade when you want to impress. I make a batch of the homemade ones and freeze them before baking so I have my own “frozen wellington bites” ready for the air fryer whenever I need them.

FAQs

• Can I cook the frozen bites in the air fryer? Yes. Line the basket with parchment, cook at 190°C (375°F) for 10 minutes, flip, and cook 8 more minutes until 74°C (165°F) inside.
• Can I freeze homemade wellington bites before baking? Yes. Assemble them, freeze on a tray until solid, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen at 200°C (400°F) for 20 to 22 minutes without thawing.
• What sauce goes with wellington bites? A red wine jus or peppercorn sauce in a small bowl for dipping. Horseradish cream also works well.
• Are the Costco wellington bites any good? They are decent for a frozen product but use minced beef, not whole fillet. Good for parties when you do not have time to make them from scratch.

More Recipes:

• Gordon Ramsay Chicken Wellington Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay Turkey Wellington Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay Vegetarian Wellington Recipe

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 185 kcal (per bite, homemade)
• Total Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Protein: 10g
• Total Carbohydrate: 9g

Gordon Ramsay Beef Wellington Bites Recipe

Recipe by Sophie Lane

Servings

12

bites

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

18

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

8

minutes

Gordon Ramsay beef wellington bites are bite-sized versions of his signature dish. You can buy them frozen from Costco or make them from scratch at home using the same sear-and-wrap technique as the full wellington.

The homemade version uses actual fillet cubes wrapped in mushroom duxelles, Parma ham, and puff pastry, baked at 200°C (400°F) for 15 to 18 minutes until the pastry is deep golden and the beef inside is medium-rare.

Ingredients

• 500g beef fillet (tenderloin), cut into 2cm cubes

• 200g chestnut mushrooms (cremini), cleaned

• 6 slices Parma ham (prosciutto), halved

• 375g puff pastry, all-butter

• 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tsp water for egg wash

• 1 tbsp English mustard

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Fresh thyme leaves

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Plain flour (all-purpose flour) for dusting

Directions

• Sear the beef: Season the cubes with salt and pepper, heat olive oil in a smoking hot pan, and sear on all sides for 30 seconds per side until browned but rare inside. Brush each piece with English mustard and set aside to cool.
• Make the duxelles: Blitz the mushrooms in a food processor until fine, then cook in a dry pan with garlic and thyme for 10 minutes until completely dry. Season and cool.
• Wrap in ham: Lay a half-slice of Parma ham flat, add a teaspoon of duxelles, place one beef cube on top, and wrap tightly.
• Wrap in pastry: Roll the puff pastry to 3mm thick and cut into 8cm squares. Place each wrapped cube in the centre, brush the edges with egg wash, and fold the pastry up to seal completely.
• Chill: Place seam-side down on a lined tray, brush with egg wash, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
• Bake: Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the pastry is deep golden and the beef inside is medium-rare.