Sunday Roast Dinner with Beef, Crispy Potatoes & Veggies

A comforting, all-out family feast made for gathering, talking, laughing, and eating well.

There’s something special about a Sunday dinner that brings everyone to the table. This classic family-style roast has everything a perfect Sunday spread needs: tender slices of roast beef, crackling golden potatoes, caramelized root vegetables, buttery Yorkshire puddings, and a glossy homemade gravy tying it all together. It’s the kind of meal that fills the house with the smell of comfort and makes everyone feel at home the second they walk through the door.

It’s generous, hearty, nostalgic, the kind of meal you linger over.
And despite how impressive it looks, it’s surprisingly simple to make.

Ingredients

For the Roast Beef

• 3–4 lb beef roast (top sirloin, rump, or rib roast)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper

• 1 tsp rosemary

• 1 tsp thyme

• 4 cloves garlic, smashed

For the Yorkshire Puddings

• 1 cup flour

• 1 cup milk

• 3 eggs

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2–3 tbsp beef drippings or oil

For the Veggies

• 1 lb carrots, halved

• 1 lb parsnips, halved

• 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved

• 1 red onion, quartered

• 1 bulb garlic, halved

• Olive oil, salt & pepper

For the Roast Potatoes

• 2 lb potatoes, peeled & chopped

• Salt

• ¼ cup oil or beef drippings

• 1 tsp rosemary

For the Gravy

• Pan drippings

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 tbsp flour

• Splash of Worcestershire sauce

How to Make This Sunday Dinner

1️⃣ Prep and Roast the Beef

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Rub beef with oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme.
Place in a cast iron pan with smashed garlic.
Roast 20 minutes, then lower heat to 350°F (175°C).
Cook 45–75 minutes depending on desired doneness.
Rest 15 minutes before slicing.

2️⃣ Roast the Vegetables

Toss carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, onion, and garlic with oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast on a sheet pan for 25–35 minutes until caramelized.

3️⃣ Make Crispy Roast Potatoes

Boil potatoes 8 minutes until edges soften.
Drain and shake in the pot to rough them up.
Toss in oil/drippings + rosemary.
Roast 35–45 minutes until golden and crisp.

4️⃣ Yorkshire Puddings

Whisk flour, milk, eggs, and salt.
Let batter rest 20 minutes.
Heat drippings in muffin tin until smoking.
Pour in batter and bake 20–25 minutes until tall and golden.

5️⃣ Make the Gravy

Place cast iron pan on stovetop.
Whisk flour into pan drippings.
Slowly add broth and Worcestershire.
Simmer until thick and glossy.

6️⃣ Gather & Serve

Slice the roast.
Pile on potatoes, veggies, and Yorkshire puddings.
Serve with hot gravy.
Let everyone build their plate — family-style, cozy, and joyful.

🍽️ Perfect Sunday Pairings

• Cauliflower cheese

• Buttered peas

• Warm bread rolls

• A simple green salad