Yorkshire Pudding with Roast Beef
Yorkshire Pudding with Roast Beef is a classic British Sunday roast dish featuring a savory, crispy batter pudding made from eggs, flour, and milk, traditionally cooked in beef dripping. It's typically served alongside tender roast beef, gravy, and vegetables like roasted potatoes and carrots.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the beef and fat from the cooking drippings, with moderate carbs from the pudding and any accompanying potatoes. A typical serving can range from 500 to 800 calories, depending on portion sizes and preparation methods.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 35 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 700 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 7.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
| Selenium | 35 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Potassium | 500 mg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Yorkshire pudding originated in Northern England as a way to use the drippings from roasting meat, making it an economical and flavorful side. Nutritionally, the beef provides iron and B vitamins, while the pudding's crispy texture comes from steam created during high-heat baking.
