Mini Yorkshire Pudding Bites with Beef Gravy

Yorkshire pudding hails from northern England, where a simple batter puffs dramatically in blazing-hot drippings. These mini bites cradle tender roast beef and rich gravy for a playful, party-ready twist on the Sunday roast classic.

Serves 6 · 20 min prep · 25 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 16g protein
• 22g carbs
• 14g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup beef drippings or vegetable oil
• 8 oz leftover roast beef or deli roast beef
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for gravy
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp fresh chives

Instructions

1. 1Whisk the flour, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until the batter is silky smooth. Rest it 20 minutes so air bubbles settle and the rise will be more even.
2. 2Preheat oven to 450°F. Spoon a scant teaspoon of drippings or oil into each cup of a 24-cup mini muffin tin. Heat the tin in the oven until the fat is smoking hot, about 7 to 9 minutes.
3. 3Carefully pour batter into each hot cup, filling them two-thirds full. The batter should immediately bubble at the edges.
4. 4Bake 12 to 15 minutes until the mini puddings are puffed high, golden-brown, and crisp. Keep the oven door closed the entire time so they do not deflate.
5. 5While they bake, make the gravy: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire until smooth and thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. 6Warm the sliced or shredded roast beef in a little of the gravy so it stays juicy. Snip chives finely for garnish.
7. 7Remove the mini puddings from the tin while still hot. If any stick, loosen gently with a small offset spatula.
8. 8Arrange the bites on a platter, top each with a fold of warm beef, spoon over glossy gravy so it pools in the hollows, and finish with chives. Serve immediately as shareable celebration bites while the shells are still shatter-crisp.