6 Beef Wellington Recipes for Elegant Special Dinners

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."

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!"

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.

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.

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!

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!"