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Make your roast beef dinner extra special this holiday season by serving it with the Best Side Dishes for Roast Beef! Whether you’re serving up a comfort food chuck beef pot roast or a fabulous prime rib, this collection of roast beef sides has what you need, including How to Make the Perfect Mashed Potatoes! You’ll never need to ask yourself what to serve with roast beef again!
![creamy mashed potatoes piled high in a white dish with a spoon and chives](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/creamy-mashed-potatoes-hero.jpg)
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Sides for Roast Beef
I look forward to making my favorite roast beef dinners every year around the holidays. Yes, for the roast beef recipes, but also for the side dishes!
For my family, an amazing holiday meal is all about the sides. That’s why I put together this collection of the best sides for roast beef, including my recipe for the perfect mashed potatoes.
Instead of asking yourself what goes with roast beef, you can take a look at this list and easily put together a full holiday buffet! With more than 30 roast beef dinner sides to choose from, there’s an option for everyone at the table.
Potatoes for Roast Beef
Easy potato recipes make some of the best side dishes for roast beef. From classic roasted potatoes to scalloped potatoes and, of course, the creamiest mashed potatoes, these dishes pair well with roast beef and are great for serving with leftovers or with a family-style pot roast.
For my recipe on how to make the perfect mashed potatoes on the stove or in the Instant Pot, scroll to the recipe card!
![Air fryer breakfast potatoes up close on a plate with eggs](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/air-fryer-breakfast-potatoes-2-300x300.jpg)
![Gluten free au gratin potatoes in a skillet on a towel](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/gluten-free-potatoes-au-gratin-featured-1510-360x360.jpg)
![close up of scalloped potatoes in a white dish with a spoon inside](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/scalloped-potatoes-featured-300x300.jpg)
![Roasted small potatoes in a skillet](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/roasted-small-potatoes-2-300x300.jpg)
![Irish mashed potatoes in a small skillet](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Irish-Mashed-Potatoes-Colcannon-2-300x300.jpg)
![A plate of baked crispy potato wedges, holding one dipped in ketchup](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/baked-crispy-potato-wedges-1-300x300.jpg)
![Close up of instant pot scalloped potatoes in the baking dish with a serving spoon](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/instant-pot-scalloped-potatoes-1-300x300.jpg)
![spoonful of instant pot mashed potatoes over a bowl](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes-featured-300x300.jpg)
![Overhead view of Swedish potato casserole Janssons Frestelse in a baking dish with handles](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/janssons-frestelse-recipe-2-300x300.jpg)
Vegetables for Roast Beef
Veggie side dishes are an easy choice to make for serving as roast beef sides. From carrots to green beans, there is a variety to choose from! My favorite is my green bean almondine – this dish is delicious. Try it with any of my rib roast recipes and I know you’ll love it.
![Green beans almondine on a grey speckled plate with a fork](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Green-bean-almondine-hero-300x300.jpg)
![Air fryer mushrooms in a white square dish up close](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/air-fryer-mushrooms-1-300x300.jpg)
![air fryer brussels sprouts in a bowl](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/brussels-sprouts-featured-300x300.jpg)
![Garlic butter button mushrooms in a cast iron skillet](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/button-mushrooms-recipe-hero-300x300.jpg)
![Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots on a white dish](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Garlic-parmesan-roasted-carrots-featured-360x360.jpg)
![Roasted brussels sprouts on a metal spatula](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/honey-roasted-brussels-sprouts-1-300x300.jpg)
![Roasted sweet potatoes with a wooden spoon on a baking sheet](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/roasted-sweet-potatoes-recipe-1-300x300.jpg)
![sautéed mushrooms and onions in a black cast iron skillet](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sauteed-mushrooms-and-onions-hero-300x300.jpg)
![Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots in a skillet](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Brown-sugar-glazed-carrots-hero-300x300.jpg)
![Air fryer asparagus with lemon aioli drizzle](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/air-fryer-asparagus-fries-15-300x300.jpg)
![Corn ribs on a black serving board](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/corn-ribs-featured-300x300.jpg)
![Elotes Mexicanos on a white platter](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/elotes-mexicanos-2-300x300.jpg)
Roast Beef Salads
Holiday salad recipes are a perfect choice for what to serve with roast beef! My family’s personal favorites are my roasted artichoke salad, inspired by Ina Garten, and my orange and fennel salad. Any one of these easy salad recipes makes a great side dish for roast beef.
![Drizzling on the vinaigrette for Ina Garten's Roasted Artichoke Salad](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ina-garten-roasted-artichoke-salad-featured-1396-360x360.jpg)
![Orange and fennel salad on a black plate](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/orange-fennel-salad-2-300x300.jpg)
![Alcachofas al ajillo in a skillet ready to serve](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/alcachofas-al-ajillo-1-300x300.jpg)
![Close up of roasted brussels sprouts salad in a white bowl](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/roasted-brussels-sprouts-salad-1-300x300.jpg)
![Broccoli Apple Salad](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Broccoli-Apple-Salad-Featured-360x360.jpg)
![Top-down view of vietnamese steak salad with sirloin and rice noodles](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/vietnamese-beef-salad-featured-300x300.jpg)
![orecchiette pasta salad with tomatoes and basil in a deep white plate](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/summer-pasta-salad-featured-300x300.jpg)
![Pouring dressing on chick-fil-a kale caesar salad](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/chick-fil-a-salad-featured-300x300.jpg)
![Burrata cheese topped with parmesan on a bed of prosciutto and arugula with olive oil](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/burrata-recipe-1-300x300.jpg)
![two small white bowls with tomato cucumber feta salad](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tomato-cucumber-feta-salad-hero-300x300.jpg)
Casserole Roast Beef Sides
What’s a holiday buffet without easy casserole recipes? Serve up one of my favorite casseroles as an easy side dish for roast beef! They’re a perfect choice – easy to make ahead, simple to store, and they make great leftovers.
![Drizzling honey over cornbread casserole slices](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/baked-creamed-corn-casserole-recipe-1-1-300x300.jpg)
![Southern Sweet Potato Casserole in a serving dish with a wooden spoon to dish some out](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Southern-Sweet-Potato-Casserole-hero-300x300.jpg)
![A gluten-free green bean casserole in a glass dish with a wooden serving spoon](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Gluten-Free-Green-Bean-Casserole-in-content-5-360x360.jpg)
![Mexican street corn casserole in a white dish up close with hot sauce in a bowl behind it](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/street-corn-casserole-carousel-300x300.jpg)
![a closeup of a spoon full of pineapple casserole to show the texture](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pineapple-Casserole-featured-300x300.jpg)
Homemade Bread Side Dishes
Serve up one of my homemade bread recipes with your roast beef sides to sop up all the delicious flavor from the roast and gravy! The best choice is Yorkshire Pudding. You can make it using drippings from your roast!
![Yorkshire Pudding Recipe #SundaySupper](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/yorkshire-pudding-featured-360x360.jpg)
![Three air fryer biscuits on a white plate up close](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/air-fryer-biscuits-1-300x300.jpg)
![close up of four slices of instant pot bread recipe](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/instant-pot-bread-1-300x300.jpg)
![Loaf of sprouted bread with one slice cut and buttered](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/how-to-make-sprouted-bread-featured-360x360.jpg)
Pasta Side Dishes
I love serving pasta as a side dish for roast beef. Give one of my favorite pasta side dish recipes a try!
![Alfredo in a skillet with fresh parsley on top](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/alfredo-featured-300x300.jpg)
![Creamy Penne Pasta with Sliced Prime Rib - restaurant style meal served on a plate](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Creamy-Penne-Pasta-with-Sliced-Prime-Rib-Featured-320x320.jpg)
![mushroom pasta](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/mushroom-pasta-hero-300x300.jpg)
![Close up of pink pasta](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/pink-pasta-recipe-carousel-360x360.jpg)
![Mushroom spinach pasta on a white plate with parmesan on top](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Mushroom-Spinach-Pasta-Featured1-360x360.jpg)
![cheesy orzo risotto in a pot](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cheesy-orzo-featured-300x300.jpg)
![a bowl of sausage burrata pasta](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/burrata-pasta-featured-300x300.jpg)
![a bowl of ricotta chicken pasta with a lemon wedge and thyme](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Lemon-Ricotta-Chicken-pasta-featured-300x300.jpg)
![bacon mac and cheese in a white baking dish with a wooden spoon inside](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/southern-baked-mac-and-cheese-featured-300x300.jpg)
![butternut squash mac and cheese in a white bowl](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/butternut-squash-mac-and-cheese-featured-300x300.jpg)
Roast Beef Sides – Soup
Soup makes a great pairing for any holiday meal, including roast beef! Try one of my favorite soup side dishes for your next special occasion with roast beef.
![hungarian mushroom soup](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hungarian-mushroom-soup-hero-300x300.jpg)
![butternut squash soup in a white bowl with pumpkin seeds on top](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/butternut-squash-soup-featured-300x300.jpg)
![instant pot zuppa toscana in a ladle](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ip-zuppa-toscana-carousel-360x360.jpg)
![Italian wedding soup in two white bowls](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/italian-wedding-soup-2-300x300.jpg)
![french onion soup with gooey cheese on top](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/instant-pot-french-onion-soup-featured-300x300.jpg)
![Turkey carcass soup in a bowl that says thankful](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/turkey-carcass-soup-featured-300x300.jpg)
![ham soup inside of a bowl with a spoon inside](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ham-soup-featured-300x300.jpg)
Roast Beef Recipes
![A white plate of slow cooker roast beef with glazed carrots and couscous](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Easy-slow-cooker-roast-beef-recipe-featured-360x360.jpg)
![slow cooker chuck roast shredded over potatoes and carrots on a white platter](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/slow-cooker-chuck-roast-featured-300x300.jpg)
![Overhead shot of beef chuck roast recipe on a white platter with carrots and fresh herbs](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/beef-chuck-roast-recipe-2-300x300.jpg)
![slices of beef tenderloin on a white plate](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/beef-tenderloin-featured-300x300.jpg)
![Close up of Dutch Oven pot roast meat with herbs and carrots](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Dutch-Oven-Pot-Roast-1-2-300x300.jpg)
![Two halves of a hot roast beef sandwich up close](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/hot-roast-beef-sandwich-1-360x360.jpg)
![Boneless prime rib roast slices on a white plate with a cup of au jus](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/boneless-prime-rib-roast-1-1-1-360x360.jpg)
![slice of prime rib on a meat fork and knife](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smoked-prime-rib-featured-300x300.jpg)
![sliced reverse sear prime rib on a cutting board](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Instant-Pot-Prime-Rib-Recipe-featured-3-320x320.jpg)
![Slow Roasted Prime Rib Recipe featured image](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/slow-roasted-prime-rib-recipe-featured-0031-360x360.jpg)
Don’t forget the Au Jus for dipping! Love prime rib? I have a list tailored just for you! Check out my Side Dishes for Prime Rib!
Recipe
![creamy mashed potatoes piled high in a white dish with a spoon and chives](https://sundaysuppermovement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/creamy-mashed-potatoes-featured-300x300.jpg)
Side Dishes for Roast Beef
Equipment
- Large pot to boil water
- A mixer (a hand mixer works well)
- A large spoon
- or Instant pot pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 2½ pounds potatoes cut into small chunks
- ½ stick butter
- 5 Tablespoons salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- Salt & pepper for seasoning
- Chopped green onions for garnish optional
- Additional melted butter for flavor optional
See my Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!
Instructions
Stovetop Potatoes
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt to the pot of boiling water, then bring it back to a boil.
- Add potatoes to water and boil for 20 to 25 minutes until tender.
- Drain water from the pot. Using a hand mixer on low, whip well until the potatoes are crumbly. Then, add half a stick of chopped butter to your pot with the potatoes.
- Continue mixing well until butter is fully mixed through and potatoes are creamy. Slowly add two cups of milk and salt and pepper while whipping.
- Add in melted butter if desired. Mix with spoon, then top with green onions if desired, and serve!
Instant Pot Potatoes
- Heat a 6 qt. Instant Pot and add peeled whole potatoes.
- Cover halfway with water (do not fully submerge).
- Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
- Release the pressure naturally. Carefully remove the inside pot and drain, then return to the cooker.
- Use a hand mixer on low to mash them, but be careful not to over-mix. Add in butter 1 tablespoon at a time while continuing to blend.
- When the butter melts and they're completely smooth, add whole milk. Blend well, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Video
Notes
- Creamiest mashed potatoes: Starting with the boiled potatoes and whipping them until fluffy, then slowly adding butter and milk, makes the creamiest potatoes. You can use a hand mixer to make mashed potatoes, but for ultra creamy mashed potatoes, pass them through a potato ricer after cooking!
- Make-ahead mashed potatoes: For a make-ahead mashed potatoes recipe you can prepare in the oven, follow the instructions above, then store until ready to serve (up to 3-4 days). When ready to serve, whisk an egg and brush it over the top. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned.
Tisha says
This is a great collection! Now just picking which one to do first!!
Em Beitel says
Thanks so much, Tisha!
Angela Allison says
The perfect recipe collection! I cannot wait to try them all. So many amazing choices and I love that you included the instant pot on here too. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Em Beitel says
Thank you, Angela! We hope you find exactly what you’re looking for!
Ashley @ Sweetpea Lifestyle says
I’m for sure trying that roasted artichoke salad – it looks out of this world!
Em Beitel says
Thank you, Ashley! It really is so delicious!
Sapana says
What a delicious collections of side dishes — I’m really craving some sweet potato casserole now!
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Sapana! We love sweet potato casserole, too.
Michelle says
What a great idea for a round up! I’m always stuck on what to serve with roast, and feel like I totally get into a rut!
Em Beitel says
Thank you, Michelle! Picking the right side for roast beef can be challenging since it’s such a strongly flavorful main dish on its own. We hope these ideas help you out!