What to Serve with Pot Roast: 44 Tasty Side Dish Ideas
Nov 21, 2022
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If you’re wondering what to serve with pot roast, the holy grail of comfort food, it all comes down to THE SIDES for this juicy cut of beef.
Here is my recipe for the perfect, Southern pot roast that is incredibly melt in your mouth DELISH!!!
Pot roast may very well be the ultimate food among comfort food. It’s a hearty meal for chilly days and is assembled with simple ingredients that are a super cinch to pull together. I personally love it because my oven does the heavy lifting!
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No argument from fans of the savory pot roast, a Sunday supper staple in America for…well, forever. It’s loved for good reason as much by its preparer in addition to its eaters.
Why? Because this dish is considered to be a complete meal. It’s roasted low and slow alongside delicious and hearty elements like carrots and potatoes.
So, when you find the perfect pot roast recipe, kind of like my Dixie Pot Roast pictured above and below, consider what to serve with pot roast. Add an easy side dish or three!
A great side dish needn’t be complicated. Having extra is necessary if you’re feeding a crowd or cooking for special occasions.
Maybe you simply need to stretch that main dish meat a little further. So go ahead and add the best side dishes to accompany.
Let’s get started with the best sides for your pot roast dinner!
Best Potato Sides
Beef and potatoes are a match made in gastronomic heaven! Not cooking potatoes in with your beef roast? This list should give you some ‘food for thought.’ No pun intended of course!
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What to Serve With Pot Roast Besides Potatoes
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Salads That Go With Pot Roast
The perfect side dish needn’t be a rib-sticking starch if you don’t want it to be. Some of the best sides include compound salads as well as healthier options. I’ve compiled them here and have you covered!
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Vegetables to Serve
You will want to bookmark this page! These pot roast vegetable sides are killer not only for a roast beef dinner, but for virtually EVERY DINNER! I love to begin with fresh, but frozen is a great option if you’re short on steam!
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Bread, Muffin, and Biscuit Sides
Eh hem, and what about all of that mouthwatering gravy that’s absolutely meant to be mopped up? Yeah, it wouldn’t look good you licking the plate. Check out my recipe solutions for breads, muffins, rolls and biscuits! The bases are covered!
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Mississippi Pot Roast Sides – Southern Style
Yeah, I’m all over this one. And I’ve got PLENTY in this category to share!
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Desserts to Enjoy After Your Pot Roast Meal
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I trust the selection in this post has given you some amazing options on what to serve with pot roast! Don’t forget to check out my Dixie Pot Roast recipe and let me know what you think!
