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Beef Wellington is a delicious dish made of beef tenderloin, also known as fillet steak, coated with pâté and duxelles, wrapped in a flaky layer of pastry crust. If you find yourself with leftover beef Wellington that you aren’t sure what to do with, there are much worse problems to have! You can easily store it and warm up individual portions whenever you want to eat them.
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Refrigerating Beef Wellington
1 Cut the beef Wellington into slices. Place the beef Wellington on a cutting board or safe cutting surface. Then, take a sharp kitchen knife and cut the beef into individual portions about 2 inches (5.1 cm) thick.[1]XResearch source
Slicing the beef Wellington makes it easier to store and reheat, while also helping to preserve the flavor and texture.
Use a really sharp knife so it cuts through the beef without damaging the crusty layer of pastry on the outside.
2 Place the slices cut-side down in a single layer in an airtight container. Use a clean container that has an airtight lid and arrange the slices along the bottom of the container. Lay the slices so 1 of the cut sides is against the bottom of the container so the juices will help keep the beef from drying out. Spread the slices in a single layer so they’re cooled and kept cold evenly and won’t develop bacteria. Place the lid on the container to seal it.[2]XResearch source
If you can’t fit all of the slices in 1 container, use multiple containers so you’re able to spread them in a single layer.
Tip: If you can’t use an airtight container, use a sealable plastic bag or freezer bag and place the slices inside of it in a single layer.
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3 Put the container in your fridge for up to 4 days. If you plan to reheat your leftover beef Wellington in the next few days, stick the airtight container in your fridge until you’re ready to eat it. It will last for several days before it starts to spoil, but always smell it to check to make sure it hasn’t gone off before you eat it.[3]XResearch source
While you can eat the beef Wellington slices cold, they’re much better warmed up!
4 Warm the beef Wellington in an oven when you're ready to reheat it. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the slices cut-side down. Slide the pan into your oven and leave it in at 250 °F (121 °C) for 12-15 minutes. Then touch the center of the slices to see if they’re warm. When they’re warmed up, remove the pan and the slices are ready to eat![4]XResearch source
It’s important that you set your oven to a low temperature that will reheat the beef Wellington without overcooking it.
You can also use tin foil instead if you don’t have parchment paper.
Use an oven mitt or potholder to take out the pan so you don’t singe your hands.
5 Microwave the beef Wellington at 50% power for a quicker option. If you want to quickly reheat your slices, place them cut-side down on a microwave-safe plate, and set your microwave to half-power so you don’t overcook the meat. Microwave the slices for 1 minute at a time and touch the center of the meat to see if it’s warm. Whenever the center is warm to the touch, the beef Wellington is good to go.[5]XResearch source
Refrigerated slices may take 3-4 minutes to warm up.
Microwaving your beef Wellington slices is quick, but the beef may not be as tender and the pastry crust may not be as flaky as it would if you warmed them in the oven.
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Storing Beef Wellington in the Freezer
1 Cut up the beef Wellington and wrap the slices in plastic wrap. Place the beef Wellington on a cutting board or cutting surface and use a sharp knife to slice it into individual portions. Then, use plastic wrap to cover each of the individual slices to lock in the juices and flavors.[6]XResearch source
The plastic wrap will help prevent the slices from getting freezer burn as well.
2 Place the slices in a freezer bag and write the date on the bag. Slide the wrapped slices of beef Wellington into the freezer bag to form a single layer so they freeze consistently and won’t get freezer burn. Seal the bag almost all of the way shut and press out as much air as you can before you fully seal the bag.[7]XResearch source
Try to get as much air out as you can to help the slices last longer.
3 Keep the container in your freezer for up to 3 months. If you want to store your beef Wellington for a longer amount of time, or you want to reheat and eat your individual slices over time, place the bag neatly in your freezer. You’ll need to reheat the beef before you eat it, but it’ll last for a few months in your freezer.[8]XResearch source
Check the date on the bag before you eat any of the beef Wellington so you remember when you put the slices in your freezer.
4 Defrost and heat up the slices in the oven when you're ready to eat them. Cover the surface of a baking pan with a layer of parchment paper and place the slices on it cut-side down. Preheat your oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and place the pan in the oven for 15 minutes to defrost the slices. Then, reduce the temperature to 250 °F (121 °C) and warm the slices for 12-15 minutes.[9]XResearch source
If you don’t have parchment paper, you can use tinfoil to cover your pan instead.
Tip: Check the beef Wellington every few minutes to make sure it doesn’t overcook.
5 Microwave the slices at half power to reheat them faster. You can quickly reheat your frozen beef Wellington slices by placing them cut-side down on a microwave-safe plate and setting your microwave to 50% power. Cook the slices for a minute at a time and check them to see if the center is warm. Once the center is warm, you’re all set![10]XResearch source
Frozen slices may take 8-10 minutes to warm up.
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Warnings
Always sniff the beef Wellington to make sure it isn’t spoiled before you eat it. Consuming spoiled meat could make you really sick. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Things You’ll Need
Knife (for slicing)
Plastic wrap
Airtight container
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1 Cut the beef Wellington into slices. Place the beef Wellington on a cutting board or safe cutting surface. Then, take a sharp kitchen knife and cut the beef into individual portions about 2 inches (5.1 cm) thick.[1] 
3 Put the container in your fridge for up to 4 days. If you plan to reheat your leftover beef Wellington in the next few days, stick the airtight container in your fridge until you’re ready to eat it. It will last for several days before it starts to spoil, but always smell it to check to make sure it hasn’t gone off before you eat it.[3] 
4 Warm the beef Wellington in an oven when you're ready to reheat it. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the slices cut-side down. Slide the pan into your oven and leave it in at 250 °F (121 °C) for 12-15 minutes. Then touch the center of the slices to see if they’re warm. When they’re warmed up, remove the pan and the slices are ready to eat![4] 
5 Microwave the beef Wellington at 50% power for a quicker option. If you want to quickly reheat your slices, place them cut-side down on a microwave-safe plate, and set your microwave to half-power so you don’t overcook the meat. Microwave the slices for 1 minute at a time and touch the center of the meat to see if it’s warm. Whenever the center is warm to the touch, the beef Wellington is good to go.[5] 
3 Keep the container in your freezer for up to 3 months. If you want to store your beef Wellington for a longer amount of time, or you want to reheat and eat your individual slices over time, place the bag neatly in your freezer. You’ll need to reheat the beef before you eat it, but it’ll last for a few months in your freezer.[8] 
4 Defrost and heat up the slices in the oven when you're ready to eat them. Cover the surface of a baking pan with a layer of parchment paper and place the slices on it cut-side down. Preheat your oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and place the pan in the oven for 15 minutes to defrost the slices. Then, reduce the temperature to 250 °F (121 °C) and warm the slices for 12-15 minutes.[9] 
5 Microwave the slices at half power to reheat them faster. You can quickly reheat your frozen beef Wellington slices by placing them cut-side down on a microwave-safe plate and setting your microwave to 50% power. Cook the slices for a minute at a time and check them to see if the center is warm. Once the center is warm, you’re all set![10]