Special Occasion Beef Roasts

Pricey cuts of beef like tenderloin and prime rib make any occasion festive, but what better time to serve them than Christmas or New Year's? You can keep things simple with a low, slow roast, or take them truly over the top with a rich stuffing or flavorful crust. And if you're nervous about choosing, prepping or carving such an expensive cut, our technique and shopping guides explain all the how-tos.

Festive Holiday Menus Showcasing Beef

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  A Showstopping Holiday Dinner
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  A Juicy Prime Rib Dinner for the Holidays 
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  An Elegant Beef Tenderloin Dinner 

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib

Recipes

Rib and Sirloin Roasts

• Slow-Roasted Prime Rib
• Dry-Aged Beef Rib Roast with a Mustard, Garlic & Thyme Crust
• Roast Beef with a Classic Breadcrumb, Garlic & Herb Crust
• Spice-Rubbed Prime Rib

Beef Tenderloin Roasted in a Salt Crust

Tenderloin Roasts

• Beef Tenderloin Roasted in a Salt Crust
• Filet of Beef Wrapped in Bacon
• Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Stuffing & Port Wine Sauce
• Fennel & Rosemary Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Mustard Sauce
• Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Thyme
• Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Caramelized Shallots & Red Wine

Individual Beef Croustades with Boursin & Mushrooms

Elegant Presentations

• Individual Beef Croustades with Boursin & Mushrooms
• Individual Beef Wellingtons with Mushroom, Spinach & Blue Cheese Filling

Techniques and Videos

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  Video: How to Butterfly and Stuff a Beef Tenderloin
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  How to Dry-Age Beef at Home