34 Showstopping Beef Entrees for Christmas

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34 Showstopping Beef Entrees for Christmas2/34 Ground Beef Wellington 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ground Beef Wellington Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Trying new recipes is one of my favorite hobbies. It’s also the most gratifying. What could beat the smiles and compliments of the ones you love? This recipe is easy enough for weeknights yet fancy enough to serve for special occasions. —Julie Frankamp, Nicollet, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 578 calories, 37g fat (16g saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 909mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (7g

sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. 3/34 Herbed Rib Roast 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The aromatic mixture of herbs and garlic turns this tender roast into a real treat. Our children and grandchildren look forward to feasting on it at Christmastime. —Carol Jackson, South Berwick, Maine Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef: 397 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 319mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. 4/34 Mushroom-Stuffed Flank Steak Roll 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved

My daughter and her family, who live in Hong Kong, love to make

Mushroom-Stuffed Flank Steak Roll Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter and her family, who live in Hong Kong, love to make my flank steak becuase it reminds them of home. —Ethel Klyasheff, Granite City, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef with stuffing: 358 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 1345mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. 5/34 Oven-Baked Brisket 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oven-Baked Brisket Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Sometimes I make extra sauce to serve on the side

Time 4 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Texans like brisket cooked on the smoker, but this recipe offers convenient prep in the oven. Sometimes I make extra sauce to serve on the side. Round out the meal with potato salad and slaw. —Katie Ferrier, Houston, TX Nutrition Facts: 6 ounces cooked beef: 333 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 1920mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 48g protein. 6/34 Bacon Beef Tenderloin with Cranberry Glaze 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Bacon Beef Tenderloin with Cranberry Glaze Recipe photo by

Omit the jalapeno if you’d like

Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made this for Christmas one year and now people request it for every special event. Omit the jalapeno if you’d like. —Rebecca Anderson, Driftwood, Texas Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked meat with 3 tablespoons glaze: 540 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 1135mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 43g protein. 7/34 Beef Tenderloin with Sauteed Vegetables Test Kitchen Approved Beef Tenderloin with Sauteed Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min

It’s made the classic French way—so easy!

Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the most elegant, tender beef. It’s made the classic French way—so easy! —cleo gonske, redding, California Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked beef with 1/2 cup vegetables and about 1 tablespoon sauce: 526 calories, 33g fat (18g saturated fat), 184mg cholesterol, 910mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 44g protein. 8/34 Beef Tenderloin with Pomegranate Chutney 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Beef Tenderloin with Pomegranate Chutney Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I

A friend had success with this recipe, so I tried

want to show family and friends some culinary love, I roast a tenderloin and serve it with a sweet-tart pomegranate and apple chutney. —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked meat with 1/4 cup chutney: 381 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein. 9/34 Texas-Style Beef Brisket 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Texas-Style Beef Brisket Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend had success with this recipe, so I tried

Filled with a savory stuffing, the

it. When my husband told me how much he loved it, I knew I’d be making it often.—Vivian Warner, Elkhart, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 6 ounces cooked beef with 1/4 cup sauce: 381 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 548mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 47g protein. 10/34 Blue Cheese-Mushroom Stuffed Tenderloin Test Kitchen Approved Blue Cheese-Mushroom Stuffed Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my go-to entree for just about any special occasion. Filled with a savory stuffing, the

sliced tenderloin looks and tastes like a specialty from an upscale restaurant

sliced tenderloin looks and tastes like a specialty from an upscale restaurant. —Joyce Conway, Westerville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 499 calories, 28g fat (11g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 52g protein. 11/34 Beef Osso Buco 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Osso Buco Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Treat holiday guests to elegant comfort food at its best. Our osso buco beef boasts a thick, savory sauce complemented by the addition of

gremolata, a chopped herb condiment made with lemon zest, garlic, and parsley

gremolata, a chopped herb condiment made with lemon zest, garlic, and parsley. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 shank with 1 cup sauce and 4 teaspoons gremolata: 398 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 47g protein. 12/34 Spice-Crusted Steaks with Cherry Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re hosting meat lovers, these impressive cast-iron skillet steaks are guaranteed to please. They’re perfect for a special-occasion dinner without too

This standing rib roast recipe is practically foolproof

much fuss. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 steak with 3 tablespoons sauce: 506 calories, 28g fat (13g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein. 13/34 Standing Rib Roast 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Standing Rib Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This standing rib roast recipe is practically foolproof. Treat your family to tender slices of standing rib roast or use the seasoning blend on a different beef roast for a hearty, delicious

I love to prepare this recipe for special occasions

main dish. I love to prepare this recipe for special occasions. —Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked beef with about 3 tablespoons jus: 323 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 589mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein. 14/34 Stuffed Whole Cabbage 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s great about trying new recipes. I had to experiment with this one before getting just right. —Wyn Jespersen, Suffield, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 306

This recipe turns an inexpensive cut of beef into a delicious main dish

calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 724mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 8g fiber), 17g protein. 15/34 Herb-Crusted Chuck Roast 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe turns an inexpensive cut of beef into a delicious main dish. I got the recipe from a family member several years ago and have made it often. —Rita Drewes, Craig, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 6 ounce-weight: 394 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein. 16/34

Leftovers are great for French dip sandwiches

Flank Steak 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Soy-Marinated Flank Steak Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This soy-marinated flank steak is my son’s favorite. I usually slice it thinly and serve it with twice-baked potatoes and a green salad to round out the meal. Leftovers are great for French dip sandwiches. &mdash Gayle Bucknam of Greenbank, Washington Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked beef: 209 calories, 11g fat, 59mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate, 0 fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 17/34 Ribeye Roast 4

Gravy made from the drippings is exceptional

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Seasoned Ribeye Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a very special and savory way to prepare a boneless beef rib roast. Gravy made from the drippings is exceptional. —Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef: 372 calories, 27g fat (11g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein. 18/34 Festive Meat Loaf Pinwheel 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Festive Meat Loaf Pinwheel Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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