These easy and delicious leftover roast beef recipes will make dinnertime a breeze! Leftovers are welcome on busy weeknights- they’re quick and effortless. But they don’t have to be boring, which is why we’re sharing a whole roundup of tasty meals you can make with leftover roast beef.
While we could never turn down a roast beef sandwich, there are countless other ways to make the most of that Sunday roast without making dinner a repeat of the night before. We’ve got casseroles and skillet ideas for you, including a variety of flavor profiles that will make leftover roast beef new and exciting.
Take a look and see how versatile roast beef can be! And don’t just stop with the roast beef. You can use these recipes for your other beef leftovers. We always end up with a bit extra after cooking a tri tip or another type of hearty steak.
So turn your leftovers from last nights pot roast into a delicious new dinner.
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A cast iron skillet makes it easy to go straight from the stove to the oven. It’s an indispensable tool to have in your kitchen.
A large baking dish will come in handy when you up-cycle your leftovers into a filling dinner.
If you want to transform your leftover steak or roast into soup you will need a large soup pot. It’s one of our favorite ways to use up leftovers.
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Leftover Roast Beef Pasta Skillet
This beef pasta skillet makes good use of leftover roast beef and the recipe is easy to throw together. A cheese rind simmers in the sauce to give it an extra rich flavor and you can use any type of pasta that you have in the pantry. This is a filling, hearty dinner that will generously feed six hungry mouths. It's a great way to turn a small amount of leftover beef into a large dinner that will feed a family.
Use leftover steak or roast beef to make a gourmet steak and lobster sandwich. This is a serious sandwich with layers of flavor piled on a soft loaf of garlic bread. Skip the instructions for cooking the steak if you already have leftover beef.
Crisp salad greens, meaty roasted beets, and salty blue cheese make a great combination with tender slices of grilled tri-tip or roast beef. This is a healthy and filling salad that makes a full meal. We topped it off with a tangy white balsamic vinaigrette. It is a melody of flavors that will bring new life to old leftover beef.
This Philly Cheesesteak is packed with sweet caramelized onions, ender peppers, and gooey melted cheese for an unbeatable melt-in- your mouth sandwich. Oh, and did I mention the perfectly toasted hoagie rolls that add a signature softness and heartiness to the dish?
A little sweet heat and savory ginger sauce coats Ramen noodles and veggies in this simply delicious beef stir fry. Works great with shredded beef or steak, plus it’s a 30 minute meal!
These loaded Steak Nachos are baked nachos with leftover steak, rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, salsa, avocado, and cilantro. Make nachos supreme and be the MVP of game day or Mexican night!
Upgrade pizza night with this delicious combination using leftover steak (or roast beef), blue cheese, caramelized onions, and mushrooms! Easy to make and better than delivery!
Steak (or any leftover beef), potatoes, and fresh vegetables combine with a zesty chimichurri that makes this dinner unforgettable. It is full of fresh flavors and healthy veggies.
A small amount of leftover roast beef or steak will feed a family of four with this hearty meat and potatoes recipe. This is recipe is great for breakfast or dinner.
Soup is always a win for leftover roast beef. This hearty soup is low in carbs and full of flavor. Sweet paprika and caraway makes the soup resonate with Germany and Hungary
If you already have leftover steak or roast beef then most of the cooking is done. Quinoa only takes 10 minutes to cook and makes this a fast and easy dinner,
BBQ Nachos are a fantastic way to use up just about any kind of leftover meat! With just a few simple ingredients the family will love this dinner idea!
This hearty steak chili is easy to make but tastes like you have been cooking all day long. It's a great recipe to use up your leftover beef for a fast weeknight dinner.
Turn last night's dinner into the next day's breakfast with this steak and egg taco recipe. Or, maybe just have breakfast for dinner and change things up a bit.
This leftover beef cottage pie is comfort food in a dish. This is a great way to repurpose your leftovers and make something new from last night's dinner. No one will know they are eating leftovers.
A patty melt is a classic, old-fashioned sandwich that will never go out of style. Using leftover pot roast or any kind of leftover beef makes this a fast and easy dinner.
Dahn is a retired nurse, recipe creator, home cook, baker, and self-proclaimed foodie. She loves creating in the kitchen and cooking for family and friends. She lives in Washington State with her husband and dog. When she isn't cooking or baking, you can usually find her spending time with her grandchildren or exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
wow So many delicious leftovers 🙂 I know leftover steak salad tastes glorious, but didn’t know you could do so many others with it. An awesome collection of recipes, Dahn.
wow So many delicious leftovers 🙂 I know leftover steak salad tastes glorious, but didn’t know you could do so many others with it. An awesome collection of recipes, Dahn.
Thanks Angie!