Popover with Roast Beef and Gravy
A Popover with Roast Beef and Gravy is a hearty, savory dish featuring a light, hollow popover filled or topped with slices of tender roast beef and rich, savory gravy. The popover, a classic American quick bread, is made from a simple egg-batter that puffs dramatically in the oven. This dish is a comforting, satisfying meal often enjoyed for lunch or dinner, particularly in American cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the beef and provides significant carbohydrates from the popover and gravy, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the cut of beef and gravy preparation. It is a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the beef, with a rough calorie ballpark of 450-600 kcal per typical serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 7 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Choline | 95 mg |
Per 1 popover (80g) with 4 oz (113g) roast beef and 1/4 cup (60g) gravy · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The popover is a direct culinary descendant of English Yorkshire pudding, traditionally cooked under roasting meat to catch drippings. Nutritionally, the combination provides a complete protein source alongside energy-dense carbohydrates, making it a very satiating meal.
