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    Home » Roundups

    What To Serve With Roast Beef: 20+ Best Side Dishes

    Published: Jan 28, 2022 · Modified: Sep 26, 2024 by Beth Sachs · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    There's nothing quite as comforting as a roast beef dinner on a Sunday! It's certainly a family favourite here!

    The roast beef recipe I always turn to is my juicy roast beef made in the slow cooker! But what do you serve alongside this classic comfort food? Read on for 20+ of the best side dishes to serve with roast beef!

    Roast beef dinner with side dishes.
    Roast Beef Dinner and Sides

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    • FAQs about roast beef
    • 20+ favourite side dishes to serve with roast beef
    • Potato sides for roast beef
    • Vegetable sides
    • Sauces, stuffings and gravy
    • What to do with leftover roast beef?
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    FAQs about roast beef

    Before we dive into the tasty side dishes to serve with roast beef, let's discuss some frequently asked questions!

    What do British people eat with roast beef?

    Common traditional accompaniments to roast beef include Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes, suet pudding; English mustard, or horseradish sauce, as well as vegetables such as red cabbage, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and parsnips.

    Why is roast dinner on a Sunday?

    Traditionally people abstained from eating meat on certain days of the week for religious reasons, so the Sunday roast was seen as a celebration because all meat and dairy was allowed to be consumed on Sundays. It is believed that the Sunday roast first came about during King Henry VII's rule in 1485.

    20+ favourite side dishes to serve with roast beef

    We've got a selection of easy side dishes that go perfectly with roast beef, ranging from potato dishes to vegetables, and even some salads!

    Potato sides for roast beef

    The classic way to serve roast beef is with crispy roast potatoes! But there are plenty of other options too, ranging from air fryer potato dishes to creamy mashed potatoes!

    Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
    Roast potatoes in an air fryer.
    Crunchy and crispy air fryer roast potatoes are super quick to make and require no par-boiling!
    Servings => 4
    Takes => 1 hour hour
    Calories per serving => 361
    Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
    Roasted Baby Potatoes
    Roasted baby potatoes in a grey bowl.
    Easy oven roasted baby potatoes with garlic and herbs! No peeling, no parboiling, and ready in 35 minutes!
    Servings => 4
    Takes => 40 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 221
    Roasted Baby Potatoes
    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
    Air fryer baked potato with a side salad.
    Easy air fryer baked potatoes are deliciously crispy on the outside and tender and fluffy in the middle!
    Servings => 2
    Takes => 42 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 188
    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
    Roast Sweet Potatoes
    A tray of roast sweet potatoes
    These easy roast sweet potatoes flavoured with smoked paprika are quick, simple to make, and a great alternative to traditional roast potatoes.
    Servings => 4
    Takes => 25 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 162
    Roast Sweet Potatoes
    Easy Parmentier Potatoes
    Parmentier potatoes in a roasting tin.
    Easy Parmentier potatoes, baked until lightly golden and flavoured with garlic and herbs!
    Servings => 6
    Takes => 50 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 174
    Easy Parmentier Potatoes
    The BEST Creamy Mashed Potatoes - Hungry Healthy Happy
    The BEST Creamy Mashed Potatoes - Hungry Healthy Happy
    One thing that everyone should know how to make is the BEST Creamy Mashed Potatoes. Smooth (or with lumps) and creamy potatoes are a classic side dish.
    The BEST Creamy Mashed Potatoes
    Spicy Potato Salad
    Baby potato salad.
    A spicy potato salad made with baby potatoes in a creamy sriracha, lime, and honey dressing.
    Servings => 6
    Takes => 24 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 157
    Spicy Potato Salad

    We mustn't forget the classic roast beef accompaniment of Yorkshire puddings either!

    Yorkshire Puddings
    A tray of crispy golden Yorkshire puddings.
    A foolproof recipe for crispy, golden Yorkshire puddings, the staple of any roast dinner.
    Servings => 6
    Takes => 53 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 185
    Yorkshire Puddings

    Vegetable sides

    A huge selection of tasty vegetable side dishes ranging from Brussels sprouts, to green beans, and even butternut squash!

    Easy Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
    Pan-fried Brussels Sprouts with bacon.
    Easy pan-fried brussels sprouts with smoky bacon and balsamic drizzle!
    Servings => 4
    Takes => 15 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 209
    Easy Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
    Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
    Honey roasted carrots and parsnips.
    Honey roasted carrots and parsnips with fragrant thyme.
    Servings => 6
    Takes => 43 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 165
    Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
    Easy Cauliflower Cheese
    Cauliflower cheese in a baking dish.
    An easy cauliflower cheese recipe, the perfect side dish for your roast dinner!
    Servings => 4
    Takes => 35 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 455
    Easy Cauliflower Cheese
    Easy Slow Cooker Red Cabbage
    Slow cooker red cabbage in a serving dish.
    An easy slow cooker red cabbage recipe, perfect for roast dinner or served as a delicious veggie side dish.
    Servings => 8
    Takes => 7 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 86
    Easy Slow Cooker Red Cabbage
    Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli with Garlic
    Roasted tenderstem broccoli.
    This vibrant roasted tenderstem broccoli is a delicious side dish for chicken, fish and casseroles. 
    Servings => 4
    Takes => 23 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 53
    Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli with Garlic
    Easy Carrot & Swede Mash
    A bowl of carrot and swede mash.
    An easy carrot and swede mash recipe, flavoured with aromatic nutmeg! A tasty lower-carb alternative to regular mashed potato.
    Servings => 6
    Takes => 30 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 96
    Easy Carrot & Swede Mash
    Roast Courgettes with Lemon and Garlic
    Oven roasted courgettes.
    Easy roast courgettes flavoured with garlic and lemon.
    Servings => 4
    Takes => 30 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 82
    Roast Courgettes with Lemon and Garlic
    Roasted Butternut Squash - Hungry Happy Healthy
    Roasted Butternut Squash - Hungry Happy Healthy
    Roasted Butternut Squash takes just minutes to prepare and is easy to adapt with different seasonings. It’s vegan and gluten free.
    Roasted Butternut Squash
    Garlic Green Beans with Parmesan - Kitchen Sanctuary
    Garlic Green Beans with Parmesan - Kitchen Sanctuary
    These Garlic Green Beans with Parmesan make a quick and easy side dish. You can use fresh or frozen green beans!
    Garlic Green Beans with Parmesan.
    Easy Creamed Cabbage
    Creamed cabbage in white serving dish.
    An easy creamed cabbage recipe, the perfect accompaniment to a roast dinner or Christmas lunch!
    Servings => 6
    Takes => 40 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 293
    Easy Creamed Cabbage
    Easy Cheesy Leeks
    Leeks in a cheese sauce.
    Tender leeks are smothered in a smooth cheesy sauce, topped with breadcrumbs, and baked in the oven until crispy and golden!
    Servings => 4
    Takes => 35 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 325
    Easy Cheesy Leeks
    Crispy Air Fryer Asparagus
    Air fryer roasted asparagus.
    An easy air fryer asparagus recipe that results in perfectly roasted, tender asparagus! ready in under 10 minutes.
    Servings => 3
    Takes => 9 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 29
    Crispy Air Fryer Asparagus

    Sauces, stuffings and gravy

    Horseradish Sauce Recipe - NatashasKitchen.com
    Horseradish Sauce Recipe - NatashasKitchen.com
    Creamy Horseradish Sauce rivals the best Steakhouse sauce! Excellent paired with prime rib, beef tenderloin or steak. Learn how to make Horseradish Sauce.
    Horseradish Sauce
    Easy Red Wine Jus - Recipes Made Easy
    Easy Red Wine Jus - Recipes Made Easy
    Ignore the fancy name this Easy Red Wine Jus is simply a delicious sauce that goes with most meats as well as some vegetarian dishes.
    Easy Red Wine Jus
    Easy Air Fryer Stuffing Balls
    Air fryer stuffing balls in a bowl.
    Perfect for a Sunday roast or Christmas dinner, these easy air fryer stuffing balls are made with store-bought sage and onion stuffing mix!
    Servings => 6
    Takes => 20 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 115
    Air Fryer Stuffing Balls

    What to do with leftover roast beef?

    If you have leftovers, you might like to try these easy leftover roast beef recipes!

    Easy Leftover Roast Beef Stroganoff
    Leftover roast beef stroganoff with parsley.
    An easy beef stroganoff made with leftover roast beef.
    Servings => 4
    Takes => 28 minutes minutes
    Calories per serving => 364
    Easy Leftover Roast Beef Stroganoff
    Leftover Roast Beef Curry - Easy Peasy Foodie
    Leftover Roast Beef Curry - Easy Peasy Foodie
    Got some leftover roast beef and wondering what to do with it? How about this delicious Leftover Roast Beef Curry? No leftover beef? No problem! Read on for how to make this easy beef curry with steak instead…
    Leftover Roast Beef Curry
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