Beef Tenderloin

In this recipe, two British gastronomic classics are rolled into one: the traditional duo of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and the Christmas dish of spiced beef, a joint of cured meat that is eaten in slivers.

This sort-of-traditional beef Wellington uses a range of umami-rich ingredients—bacon, soy sauce, mustard, and maitake mushrooms—to create tons of flavor.

This recipe method combines high-heat searing for a crusty, well-seasoned exterior, with low-temperature roasting for a perfectly even and very tender interior. Truly the best of both worlds.

Hearty, satisfying, and easy: Bulk it up with more mushrooms. Cut the entire recipe in half. Whatever suits you.