Holiday Season Show-Stoppers

The holiday season is a whirlwind of traditions, twinkling lights, and the hustle of getting everything just right. While the spirit of community and gratitude fills the air, so do the delightful aromas of beef. 

If you finished your holiday shopping, now is the time to decide which dishes will be the talk of the table. Luckily, this Lone Star-style lineup of family-approved classics brings excitement to your kitchen and smiles to many faces. Whether you’re looking for a breathtaking Holiday Beef Tenderloin, a low-and-slow Braised Pot Roast, or a bold Texas Red Chili to warm up a crowd, these essential recipes deliver the quality and taste that make the holidays truly unforgettable.

Holiday Beef Tenderloin

This Holiday Beef Tenderloin is your elegant, crowd-pleasing champion, and proves that minimal effort yields a magnificent result. Using a simple yet flavorful Greek seasoning and coarse black pepper rub, coat the beef before roasting at 425°F. Very quickly, you’ll be carving tender slices of Tenderloin that melt in your mouth. It’s the perfect, low-stress centerpiece for a sophisticated Christmas dinner.

Authentic Beef Tamales

For many Texans, Christmas isn’t complete without tamales. This incredible tradition requires a little time and love, but the results are absolutely worth the effort. These Authentic Beef Tamales start with a 6 lb. Brisket simmered with onion and garlic, then mixed with a paste made from ancho chiles and comino seeds. You’ll learn the key to a light, fluffy tamale: whipping the masa until a small sample floats in cold water. Once wrapped in softened corn husks, they steam for 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours, creating a tender, flavorful, and truly special dish perfect for holiday sharing. 

Braised Pot Roast with Fresh Cranberries and Rosemary 

Nothing brings families together like the comforting aroma of a Pot Roast simmering all day. This recipe takes the deep, hearty flavor of a 3-4 lb. Chuck Roast and dresses it up for the holidays. After browning the beef for a rich crust, it’s braised with fresh or frozen whole cranberries, Dijon mustard, a can of whole berry cranberry sauce, and fragrant rosemary sprigs. Everything cooks low and slow at 325°F alongside carrots, celery, and red-skinned potatoes for an all-in-one meal. The result is fork-tender beef, infused with festive, savory-sweet flavor.

Texas Red Chili

When the holiday chill sets in, nothing beats a big, warm bowl of tradition. Our authentic Texas Red Chili is precisely that: a bold, all-beef bowl of Lone Star flavor. We start by browning diced Top Sirloin before creating a rich, smooth paste from guajillo and arbol chiles. It’s a deep, rich blend of chile paste, spices like cumin and Mexican oregano, and a Texas beer to intensify the flavor. It simmers for two hours until the Sirloin is melt-in-your-mouth tender, then gets thickened with masa harina. Hearty, spicy, and the perfect cold-weather staple.

Enjoy The Show

Whether your holiday menu calls for the refined beauty of a Tenderloin or the bold, comforting warmth of tamales and chili, beef is the versatile hero that simplifies your kitchen and maximizes your flavor. You work hard to make the holidays special, let these recipes do the heavy lifting so you can focus on the cheer.