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

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

Crunchy and crispy air fryer roast potatoes are super quick to make and require no par-boiling!

Servings => 4

Takes => 1

Calories per serving => 361

Air Fryer Roast Potatoes

Roasted Baby Potatoes

Easy oven roasted baby potatoes with garlic and herbs! No peeling, no parboiling, and ready in 35 minutes!

Servings => 4

Takes => 40

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

Calories per serving => 188

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

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

Calories per serving => 162

Roast Sweet Potatoes

Easy Parmentier Potatoes

Easy Parmentier potatoes, baked until lightly golden and flavoured with garlic and herbs!

Servings => 6

Takes => 50

Calories per serving => 174

Easy Parmentier Potatoes

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

A spicy potato salad made with baby potatoes in a creamy sriracha, lime, and honey dressing.

Servings => 6

Takes => 24

Calories per serving => 157

Spicy Potato Salad

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

Yorkshire Puddings

A foolproof recipe for crispy, golden Yorkshire puddings, the staple of any roast dinner.

Servings => 6

Takes => 53

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

Easy pan-fried brussels sprouts with smoky bacon and balsamic drizzle!

Servings => 4

Takes => 15

Calories per serving => 209

Easy Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Honey roasted carrots and parsnips with fragrant thyme.

Servings => 6

Takes => 43

Calories per serving => 165

Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Easy Cauliflower Cheese

An easy cauliflower cheese recipe, the perfect side dish for your roast dinner!

Servings => 4

Takes => 35

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 5

Calories per serving => 86

Easy Slow Cooker Red Cabbage

Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli with Garlic

This vibrant roasted tenderstem broccoli is a delicious side dish for chicken, fish and casseroles.

Servings => 4

Takes => 23

Calories per serving => 53

Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli with Garlic

Easy Carrot & 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

Calories per serving => 96

Easy Carrot & Swede Mash

Roast Courgettes with Lemon and Garlic

Easy roast courgettes flavoured with garlic and lemon.

Servings => 4

Takes => 30

Calories per serving => 82

Roast Courgettes with Lemon and Garlic

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

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

An easy creamed cabbage recipe, the perfect accompaniment to a roast dinner or Christmas lunch!

Servings => 6

Takes => 40

Calories per serving => 293

Easy Creamed Cabbage

Easy Cheesy Leeks

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

Calories per serving => 325

Easy Cheesy Leeks

Crispy Air Fryer Asparagus

An easy air fryer asparagus recipe that results in perfectly roasted, tender asparagus! ready in under 10 minutes.

Servings => 3

Takes => 9

Calories per serving => 29

Crispy Air Fryer Asparagus

Sauces, stuffings and gravy

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

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

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

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

Calories per serving => 364

Easy Leftover Roast Beef Stroganoff

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