Filet Mignon and Blue Cheese Beggars Purse Recipe

Filet mignon and blue cheese beggars purses are an easy to make, tasty and elegant little bite for your next party or potluck.

Filet mignon cooked in a red wine, shallot, and rosemary sauce combined with blue cheese makes a hearty and elegant little bite for your appetizer table.

 

  • Save

 

Filet Mignon and Blue Cheese Beggars Purse

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24 Wonton cups
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Kelly DiMascio
Yummy little bite size appetizers filled with red wine sautéed Filet Mignon and earthy blues cheese.  The perfect appetizer bite.
Print Recipe

Ingredients

  • 8 oz filet mignon* - cut into 1/2 inch cubes or smaller
  • 1 shallot - finely minced
  • 1/4 C dry red wine
  • 4 oz Blue cheese - crumbled
  • 1 T salted butter
  • 2 T Balsamic glaze
  • 2 T unsalted butter
  • 1 egg - beaten with 1 T of water
  • 24 wonton wrappers - large
  • Parchment paper
  • 2 T rosemary leaves - fresh and minced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Melt butter and set aside.
  • Preheat pan over medium-high heat
  • Once the pan is hot add olive oil
  • Once olive oil is very hot add filet mignon pieces sear for 1 1/2 minutes, stir and cook for an additional 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Add red wine, shallots rosemary and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Turn off heat and add 1 T of butter and stir to melt.
  • Remove filet from the cooktop and cover with foil
  • Whisk egg with 1 T of water until smooth
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Place 24 wonton wrapper on the parchment paper
  • Lightly brush wonton wrappers with melted butter
  • Place blue cheese crumbles in the center of the wonton wrapper
  • Top with a small scoop of sautéed filet mignon.

To Make a Wonton or Beggars Purse

  • Wonton:
    Fold diagonally, then using a fork seal wontons
  • Beggars Purse:
    Fold corners diagonally to the center, pinching together the opposite corners holding the pouch in the palm of one hand, gently twist the top of the pouch to seal.
  • Brush each purse with butter
  • Brush each purse with egg-wash
  • Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the purses are golden brown
  • Serve warm

Notes

 
filet mignon in red wine sauce
  • Save
Filet can be cooked the day before and reheated until just warm prior to making the beggars purses.
*Filet can be minced or coarsely ground in a food processor after cooking if desired. 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 55mg | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.6mg
Did you love this recipe? Please Share!Mention @MermaidsandMojitos or tag #mermaidsandmojitos!

0 Comments

Trackbacks/Pingbacks

  1. Kentucky Derby Recipes and Party Plan | Mermaids & Mojitos - […] Filet Mignon and Blue Cheese Beggars Purse […]
  2. 10 Special Mother's Day Menus for any Lifestyle | Mermaids & Mojitos - […] Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese and Rosemary […]

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Learn WordPress 50% off
  • Save

Recent Posts

  • tidy garden to repel bugs
    • Save
    Chemical-free Secrets to a Bug Free Backyard
    Keep Bugs Away Outdoors.  These secret chemical-free hacks are guaranteed to keep your next backyard barbecue bug-free. Your guests will thank you. […]
    • Save
    How to Remove Chlorine from Hair After Swimming
    Learn how to quickly and easily remove chlorine from hair without spending a fortune on over-priced hair products that don't work. […]
    • Save
    Easy Romantic Valentine’s Day Recipes
    35 Romantic Valentine's Day Recipes. There is nothing better than cooking a romantic dinner and enjoying Valentine’s Day dinner at home. Making a romantic dinner at home can be fun and easy - just stick with elegant, simple meals that come together in no time and are super easy to make. All these recipes are tried and true - each one tested and guaranteed to be easy and foolproof. […]
    • Save
    23 Easy Mardi Gras Recipes
    23 Easy Recipes for Mardi Gras. Celebrate Mardi Gras with easy recipes to feed a crowd.  Everything from Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, Shrimp Étouffée, Famous New Orleans Morning Call Beignets, King Cake, Pat O’Brien’s Copycat Hurricane Cocktail, a King Cake Martini and so much more... These super easy Mardi Gras recipes guarantee everyone will have a great time and you'll have time to spend with family and friends instead of slaving away in the kitchen. […]
    • Save
    Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites | Ready in 20 Minutes
    Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites. Delicious, Quick + Easy. Ready in 20 minutes. Everything you love about Buffalo wings without the bones + the mess. These little tasty beauties are spicy and zesty — the perfect finger food. + Since they aren't deep fried they are a healthier option. […]
Work Anywhere
  • Save
  • Save

More Recipe(

 < Eat  < Drink < Party <

Easy Romantic Valentine’s Day Recipes

35 Romantic Valentine’s Day Recipes. There is nothing better than cooking a romantic dinner and enjoying Valentine’s Day dinner at home. Making a romantic dinner at home can be fun and easy – just stick with elegant, simple meals that come together in no time and are super easy to make.
All these recipes are tried and true – each one tested and guaranteed to be easy and foolproof.

23 Easy Mardi Gras Recipes

23 Easy Recipes for Mardi Gras. Celebrate Mardi Gras with easy recipes to feed a crowd.  Everything from Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, Shrimp Étouffée, Famous New Orleans Morning Call Beignets, King Cake, Pat O’Brien’s Copycat Hurricane Cocktail, a King Cake Martini and so much more… These super easy Mardi Gras recipes guarantee everyone will have a great time and you’ll have time to spend with family and friends instead of slaving away in the kitchen.

  • Save

Recipes

  • Save

DIY + Create

Food Philosophy

I love serving homemade meals and entertaining, but I don’t love spending all my time in the kitchen… Sound familiar?  I’ll share my shortcuts for getting delicious, healthy food on the table – easy, fast & stress-free. All of my recipes have been tested on family and friends.  We love them and I hope you will too.

Kell-
  • Save

Kell-

Chief Mermaid & Mojito Maker

This is me hangin’ out on the boat – it’s an absolutely gorgeous day in the Florida Keys – doing what wannabe mermaids do best…splashing in the waves + soaking up the sun. Life’s amazing.  Want to learn more?  

Pin It on Pinterest

Share the Love.

Tell your friends!

Share via