Make beef the star attraction of your holiday gatherings

Looking to switch it up this year? Give beef the spotlight at your holiday meal!

We’ve chosen six recipes featuring beef—from appetizers to the main course—that are sure to be a hit at your seasonal celebrations this year.

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Stuffed Mushroom Beef Bites

Source: Canada Beef

This twist on Beef Bourguignon is the perfect bite-sized delight for your next party. Plus, the recipe yields enough Bourguignon to make this appetizer and a meal for two!

Find the recipe here.

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Individual Beef Wellingtons

Source: New York Times Cooking

This recipe has all the flavour of a traditional Beef Wellington with a fraction of the preparation time and effort. Serve as a more substantial appetizer or as a tempting choice for a buffet-style dinner.

Find the recipe here.

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Beef Breakfast Sausage & Goat Cheese Egg Bake

Source: Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner

For a special breakfast after opening gifts, try this delicious, savoury egg bake featuring a basic country beef breakfast sausage (recipe included) and a hashbrown crust.

Find the recipe here.

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Kettle-Smoked Brisket

Source: Canada Beef

You don’t need a backyard smoker to enjoy brisket this holiday season. This recipe, cooked on the barbeque, provides a smoky, mouth-watering flavour that your guests will rave about.

Find the recipe here.

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Traditional Beef Rouladen

Source: Noshing with the Nolands

This traditional German dish features bacon, onions, and other seasonings wrapped inside thinly sliced inside round rouladen or round steak, paired with a simple, rich gravy. It’s suggested to be made ahead of time to enhance its flavours.

Find the recipe here.

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Oven Roast Beef Stuffed with Mushroom Barley Risotto

Source: Canada Beef

Take your tenderloin to the next level with a decadent risotto that can be made ahead, providing enough to stuff the roast and serve as a side dish.

Find the recipe here.