These Christmas beef entree stunners are sure to wow your holiday party guests.
30 Showstopping Beef Entrees for Christmas
Updated on Sep. 27, 2024
Prime Rib with Horseradish Sauce
To ring in the New Year, we invite friends for dinner and usually serve this prime rib with horseradish sauce. A menu featuring tender prime rib is festive, yet simple to prepare, and the pepper rub and mild horseradish sauce complement the beef’s great flavor. —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
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Ground Beef Wellington
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 servings
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.
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Herbed Rib Roast
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings
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.
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Mushroom-Stuffed Flank Steak Roll
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
6 servings
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.
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Oven-Baked Brisket
Total Time
4 hours 30 min
Servings
8 servings
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.
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Bacon Beef Tenderloin with Cranberry Glaze
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
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.
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Beef Tenderloin with Sauteed Vegetables
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
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.
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Beef Tenderloin with Pomegranate Chutney
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I 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.
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Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Total Time
6 hours 55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend had success with this recipe, so I tried 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.
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Blue Cheese-Mushroom Stuffed Tenderloin
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
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. —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.
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Beef Osso Buco
Total Time
7 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings
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. —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.
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Spice-Crusted Steaks with Cherry Sauce
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 servings
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 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.
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Standing Rib Roast
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
10 servings
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 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.
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Stuffed Whole Cabbage
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
8 servings
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 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 724mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 8g fiber), 17g protein.
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Herb-Crusted Chuck Roast
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
8 servings
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.
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Flank Steak
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
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.
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Ribeye Roast
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
8 servings
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.
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Festive Meat Loaf Pinwheel
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Dress up basic meat loaf for a special occasion dinner when company is visiting. This crowd-sized pinwheel features deli ham, Swiss cheese and a homemade tomato sauce. —Vera Sullivan, Amity, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 2 tablespoons sauce: 319 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 732mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein.
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Rump Roast Recipe
Total Time
8 hours 50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy a good pot roast, but was tired of the same old thing. So, I began experimenting. Cooking the beef in horseradish sauce gives it a tangy flavor. Even my young children love this slow-cooker pot roast with its tender veggies and gravy. —Mimi Walker, Palmyra, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 368 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1.500 starch, 1 fat.
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Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
An overnight marinade provides a savory seasoning for this tenderloin. I've served this simple elegant roast on many special occasions. —Schelby Thompson, Camden Wyoming, Delaware
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked beef: 193 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Peppery Roast Beef
Total Time
2 hours 45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With its spicy coating and creamy horseradish sauce, this tender roast is sure to be the star of any meal, whether it’s a sit-down dinner or serve-yourself potluck.—Maureen Brand, Somers, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked beef with about 1 tablespoon sauce: 228 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 211mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein.
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Steak Pinwheels
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I wow family and friends with this impressive-looking dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Even those who don't like spinach seem to like this dish! —Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2 each: 320 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 271mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein.
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Special Slow-Cooked Beef
Total Time
6 hours 35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This hearty entree is easy to prepare for Sunday dinner. While the beef is slow cooking, the cook has lots of time to attend to the other details. With mashed potatoes on the side, it’s comfort food for the cool months ahead. —Juli George, Grandville, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 332 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 551mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Beef Burgundy
Total Time
7 hours 45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender cubes of beef are braised in a wine sauce with savory vegetables. I made this slow-cooker beef burgundy often when I worked full time. It’s good over noodles or mashed potatoes. —Sherri Mott, New Carlisle, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 460 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein.
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Peppercorn Beef Top Loin Roast
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
10 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
A red wine sauce complements the brown sugar rub on the roast in this inviting entree. You can't go wrong with this down-home dish!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounce-weight: 444 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein.
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Horseradish-Encrusted Beef Tenderloin
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Wow your friends and family with this tender beef encased in a golden horseradish crust. Roasted garlic boosts the robust flavor even more. —Laura Bagozzi, Dublin, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked beef: 268 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat.
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Beef Tenderloin Roast
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the simplicity of this easy beef tenderloin recipe. Olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper—just add the tenderloin and pop it in the oven. In an hour or so you’ve got an impressive main dish to feed a crowd. This leaves you with more time to visit with family and less time fussing in the kitchen. —Mary Kandell, Huron, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked beef: 294 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 394mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Stout & Shiitake Pot Roast
Total Time
2 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mushrooms, onions and a bottle of Guinness add excellent flavor to my pot roast. This one-dish wonder may taste even better the next day. —Madeleine Bessette, Coeur d Alene, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked beef with 1 cup vegetables: 441 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.
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Nana's Italian Roulade
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My great-aunt from Sicily taught my mother how to stuff and bake a steak in a jelly-roll style. It’s unique and really special in our family. —Roseanne McDonald, Days Creek, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice with 3/4 cup sauce (calculated without spaghetti): 331 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 1491mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein.
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Braised Short Ribs
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe can be finished in a slow cooker which makes it very helpful during those very busy days.
—Susan Kinsella, East Falmouth, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving.: 310 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 507mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
