Sunday Roast Dinner

Sunday Roast Dinner is a classic meal built around roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, and roasted vegetables.

introduction — Sunday Roast Dinner

Sunday Roast Dinner is warm, simple, and made for sharing with family or friends.
Many people enjoy it because it fills the house with good smells and feeds a group.

If you want a different roast idea, try the cranberry balsamic ribeye roast for a sweet and tangy twist.

why make this recipe — Sunday Roast Dinner

Why make Sunday Roast Dinner? It uses few, honest ingredients and gives big flavor.
You can cook most parts together and serve a full plate that feels special.

how to make Sunday Roast Dinner

How to make Sunday Roast Dinner starts with planning the oven times for each item.
Work in steps: roast the beef first, then add items that need shorter time.

For extra side ideas, see this simple soup idea like the creamy roasted broccoli soup to start the meal.

Ingredients : Sunday Roast Dinner

• Roast beef
• Yorkshire pudding
• Beef dripping
• Potatoes
• Pigs in blanket (sausages wrapped in bacon)
• Cabbage
• Honey glazed parsnips and carrots
• Gravy (made from meat juices)

Directions : Sunday Roast Dinner

• 1. Preheat oven for the roast beef and prepare according to your preferred method.
• 2. For the Yorkshire pudding, mix flour, eggs, and milk, pour into a hot tray with beef dripping, and bake until puffed and golden.
• 3. Peel and chop potatoes, roast in beef dripping until crispy.
• 4. Prepare pigs in blanket by wrapping sausages in bacon and cooking them alongside the beef.
• 5. Cook cabbage until tender.
• 6. For the honey glazed parsnips and carrots, roast with honey until caramelized.
• 7. Make gravy using the meat juices from the roast.

how to serve Sunday Roast Dinner

How to serve Sunday Roast Dinner: plate slices of beef, add Yorkshire puddings, and heap on the vegetables.
Pour warm gravy over the beef and potatoes just before serving.

Serve with crispy sprouts or other greens like the crispy roasted Brussels sprouts with blue cheese for a tasty side.

how to store Sunday Roast Dinner

How to store Sunday Roast Dinner: cool all items to room temperature first.
Place meat and vegetables in airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

For longer storage, freeze roast beef slices and cooked vegetables in freezer bags for up to 2 months.

tips to make Sunday Roast Dinner

• Let the roast rest before slicing to keep juices inside.
• Use beef dripping for richer flavor on potatoes and Yorkshire puddings.
• Cook root vegetables at high heat to get a good caramel color.

variation (if any) — Sunday Roast Dinner

• Swap roast beef for roasted lamb, pork, or a large chicken.
• Replace pigs in blanket with vegetarian sausages for a meat-free version.
• Add roasted root vegetables like turnips or sweet potatoes for variety.

FAQs — Sunday Roast Dinner

Q: How long does roast beef take to cook?
A: Cooking time depends on weight and desired doneness. A common guide is 20 minutes per 500g for medium-rare, plus 20 minutes resting time.

Q: Can I make Yorkshire puddings ahead?
A: You can make them ahead and reheat briefly in a hot oven to crisp them up.

Q: What pan is best for roasting the beef?
A: Use a heavy ovenproof roasting pan with a rack to let air circulate. Buy it here

Q: How do I make good gravy from meat juices?
A: Use the pan juices, add a little flour to make a roux, then whisk in stock and simmer until thickened. Season to taste.

Q: Can leftovers be used for sandwiches?
A: Yes, sliced roast beef makes great sandwiches with a bit of gravy or horseradish sauce.

Sunday Roast Dinner

A classic meal built around roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, and roasted vegetables, perfect for sharing with family or friends.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine British

Servings 6 servings

Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients

  

Roast Beef Ingredients

• 1 kg Roast beef Adjust weight for serving size
• 2 tbsp Beef dripping For roasting potatoes and Yorkshire pudding

Vegetables

• 4 medium Potatoes Peel and chop before roasting
• 6 pieces Pigs in blanket (sausages wrapped in bacon) Use good quality sausages
• 1 head Cabbage Cook until tender
• 4 pieces Honey glazed parsnips and carrots Roast with honey for caramelization

Yorkshire Pudding Ingredients

• 1 cup Flour All-purpose flour works best
• 3 large Eggs At room temperature
• 1 cup Milk Full-fat milk preferred

Gravy

• to taste Gravy (made from meat juices) Use pan drippings

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Preheat oven for the roast beef and prepare according to your preferred method.
• For the Yorkshire pudding, mix flour, eggs, and milk, pour into a hot tray with beef dripping, and bake until puffed and golden.
• Peel and chop potatoes, roast in beef dripping until crispy.
• Prepare pigs in blanket by wrapping sausages in bacon and cooking them alongside the beef.
• Cook cabbage until tender.
• For the honey glazed parsnips and carrots, roast with honey until caramelized.
• Make gravy using the meat juices from the roast.

Serving

• Plate slices of beef, add Yorkshire puddings, and heap on the vegetables.
• Pour warm gravy over the beef and potatoes just before serving.
• Serve with crispy sprouts or other greens like crispy roasted Brussels sprouts with blue cheese.

Notes

Let the roast rest before slicing to retain juices. Use beef dripping for richer flavor. Cook root vegetables at high heat for good caramel color.

Keyword Comfort Food, Family Meal, Roast Beef, Sunday Roast, Yorkshire Pudding