6 Beef Wellington Recipes for Elegant Special Dinners

Succulent beef tenderloin is smothered with a rich mushroom filling or pâté, then wrapped in flaky puff pastry to create a classic beef Wellington dish that's hard to beat! See how to make melt-in-your-mouth beef Wellington in this selection of top-rated recipes that are perfect as a centerpiece for occasions when you want something a bit special!

01 of 07

Beef Wellington

a slice of juicy-looking beef Wellington cooked medium rare on a white china plate with mixed vegetables on the side
Nonya Biz

See how to make this impressive beef centerpiece that's actually easier to prepare than you think! "Wonderful, easy recipe that makes anybody look like a real chef!" says reviewer SCHTICK. "The key to keeping the bottom from getting too soggy is to add a small bit of cold toast. This soaks up any juice keeping the bottom crispy."

02 of 07

Chef John's Individual Beef Wellingtons

a mini beef Wellington sliced open to show the juicy-looking pink interior, on a plate with fondant potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, and carrots
Chef John

See how to make a mushroom duxelle for traditional beef Wellington by cooking finely chopped mushrooms and shallots in a ton of butter. "I would never have had the courage to attempt a beef Wellington," says reviewer Julie Travelots. "This was actually a lot simpler than I anticipated!"

03 of 07

Beef Wellington Bites

Beef Wellington Bites
Mike McCourt

Cubes of beef tenderloin are seared in a hot pan, then cooked with garlic, shallots, and cremini mushrooms inside puff pastry squares to make these beef Wellington-inspired appetizer bites. Serve the pastry bites on a platter with garlic aioli for dipping.

04 of 07

Prosciutto-Wrapped Beef Wellington without Pate

Prosciutto-Wrapped Beef Wellington without Pate
GhostExe

This version of beef Wellington gets its inspiration from British chef Gordon Ramsey and involves adding a layer of thin prosciutto ham between the pastry and a rich mushroom duxelle. The prepared beef Wellington is brushed with egg yolks before baking for a beautiful golden finish.

05 of 07

Individual Beef Wellingtons

Individual Beef Wellingtons
Christopher Abba

With this elegant presentation of beef Wellington, individual portions of beef tenderloin are smothered with a rich pate and encased in puff pastry. You can prepare the pastry-wrapped steaks in advance and keep them in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook. Serve these with a Béarnaise sauce for a celebratory meal at home!

06 of 07

Mini Beef Wellingtons with Red Wine Sauce

Mini Beef Wellingtons with Red Wine Sauce
Monleagib

Beef tenderloin filets are topped with a mixture of foie gras pate and mushrooms, cooked in puff pastry, and served with a red wine sauce for a restaurant-quality special occasion beef dish. "This has become my traditional Christmas dinner through the years!" says home cook cafegirl. "My family will not allow me to change this annual dish!"

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