Whether you’ve made it yourself or picked it up from the local butchers to mark a special occasion, beef wellington is a delicious meal for the entire family. The crispy pastry is the perfect accompaniment to the succulent beef within, particularly when it’s soaked in a rich, homemade onion gravy.
But what should you do if you have some beef wellington leftover from the night before? Can you safely reheat beef wellington? Yes, and here’s how!
To reheat beef wellington, the best method is to pop it into a hot oven on a lined and cover baking tray for around 30 minutes until piping hot. Beef wellington can also be reheated in an air fryer or even on the stovetop.
How to Reheat Beef Wellington
The best way of reheating beef wellington is in the oven, which results in tender meat that is moist with a crispy exterior. Reheating beef wellington in the air fryer or on the stovetop still produces decent results and are slightly quicker than reheating your leftovers in the oven.
Reheating beef wellington in the microwave isn’t the best idea, as the pastry will go soggy. So, to ensure your beef is nice and moist and your pastry is crispy, here are three ways in which you can reheat beef wellington:
How to Reheat Beef Wellington in the Oven
Reheating beef wellington in the oven produces the best results and is the method we recommend the most. Here’s what you need to do:
- Preheat Oven
Switch on your oven and preheat to 300F or 150C. - Prepare Wellington
Place your beef wellington on an ovenproof tray lined with greaseproof paper. Then, cover it loosely with tin foil. - Reheat
Place your beef wellington on the middle shelf in the oven and reheat for 25-30 minutes. - Check the Temperature
Remove your beef wellington from the oven and use a meat thermometer to check its internal temperature. The meat should be at least 75C or 165F before serving. - Serve and Enjoy
Your reheated beef wellington is now ready to serve alongside your chosen accompaniments.
How to Reheat Beef Wellington in the Air Fryer
Although not every kitchen is equipped with an air fryer, it’s a handy contraption and is great for reheating beef wellington. Here’s how what to do:
- Portion Wellington
Smaller foods tend to reheat better in the air fryer, so portion your beef wellington into serving sizes. - Add to Basket
Line the basket of your air fryer with parchment paper and add your beef wellington on top. - Reheat
At 300F or 150C, reheat your beef wellington for 10-12 minutes, flipping the portion around halfway through. - Check the Temperature
Using a meat thermometer, check your beef wellington is at least 75C or 165F before serving. - Serve and Enjoy
The air fryer will have produced a succulent and crispy portion of beef wellington that’s ready to enjoy.
How to Reheat Beef Wellington on the Stovetop
Another good option for reheating a portion of beef wellington is to use the stovetop. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Portion Wellington
Slice the beef wellington into portions that are no more than one inch thick. - Heat Pan
Place a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and melt a knob of butter. - Reheat
Once the butter is sizzling, place your sliced beef wellington into the pan and reheat on either side for two minutes. - Check the Temperature
Using a meat thermometer, check your beef wellington is at least 75C or 165F before serving. - Serve and Enjoy
Your reheated beef wellington is now ready to enjoy.
How to Reheat Beef Wellington Successfully
Here are our 3 top tips for reheating beef wellington to have the greatest success when doing so:
- Always Check the Temperature – When you’re reheating beef, it’s so important to check the internal temperature of the meat before eating it. Consuming underdone reheated meat can cause an upset, so it’s important that you don’t skip this step.
- Avoid the Microwave – While it’s tempting to reheat every type of food in the microwave, we wouldn’t advise you to reheat beef wellington using this method. The reason is that the pastry will go soggy, so you should reheat the wellington by following one of the methods introduced above.
- The Oven is Best for Full Servings – If you’re reheating an entire serving of beef wellington, you should do so in the oven. Reheating beef wellington in the air fryer or on the stovetop is only really suitable for individual portions.
Is It Safe to Reheat Beef Wellington?
Yes, it’s perfectly safe to reheat beef wellington. But as is the case with reheating any type of meat, you should only reheat it once.
Equally, you need to check the internal temperature of the meat before you serve it to make sure it’s reheated sufficiently before tucking in.
Reheating Beef Wellington FAQs
If you have further questions about reheating beef wellington, then these common FAQs might be useful to you:
Unfortunately, when reheating beef of any sort, you’re going to inevitably cook it a little more, which may mean it is cooked more than you would generally like it. The only way to combat this is to slightly undercook it the first time round.
Ross is a freelance writer with a passion for delicious food and drinks, having worked in the hospitality industry in the past. He began working with Let’s Foodie when it first launched to provide information on how to reheat, freeze and microwave different foods.
