If you’re having guests over for dinner and are aiming to impress, you’ll want to make something that’s sure to wow — and beef wellington will easy recipe do the trick! While this dish is often served for special occasions, such as Christmas dinner, it can certainly be enjoyed any time of the year.

A tender filet of beef wrapped up in delicate puff pastry, beef wellington can be an intimidating dish to tackle at first glance. But recipe developer and food photographer Petar Marshall is here to show us an easy way to pull it off. A traditional beef wellington is made with what’s called a duxelle, which is a finely chopped and cooked mixture often featuring mushrooms, onions, and herbs. Ready to dive into making beef wellington at home? First, gather all of your ingredients to make the process that much smoother.

For this recipe, you’ll need a quality beef filet, two finely chopped onions, finely chopped mushrooms, a thawed box of puff pastry, an egg, and salt and pepper to taste. The beef is the star of the show, with the duxelle puff pastry dressing it up,” says Marshall. With your ingredients ready, it’s time to dive in on making beef wellington. First, start by seasoning the meat with salt and pepper. Be sure to thoroughly cover the meat with seasoning, including the top, bottom, and both sides. Much of the seasoning cooks out, so be sure to season generously with this step,” says Marshall. Once the meat is seasoned, it’s ready to sear.