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15 Leftover Roast Beef Recipes That Will Give It New Life

Try these creative ways to use up last night's roast.

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beef stroganoff served over noodles
MIKE GARTEN

A rib roast of beef is an epic showstopper. Whether you're whipping up a family Sunday dinner or hosting a Christmas feast, roast beef can be a real crowd-pleasing main event. But much like when you make other centerpieces, like glazed ham or roast turkey, you're probably searching for ways to zest up the leftovers for the rest of the week. These leftover roast beef recipes go way beyond simply reheating and serving with the same old side dishes.

Instead, we've gathered easy leftover roast beef recipes, like healthy (but oh-so-flavorful!) salads to leftover roast beef recipes with noodles (stroganoff, anyone?). And while some of these recipes originally use ground beef, it's so easy to swap in sliced roast beef. Plus, if you're up for eating steak straight from the fridge, a lot of these recipes, from roast beef sandwiches and wraps to quick salads, will have your mouth watering. And bonus: They're easy to transport to work for a quick lunch.

Wondering how to reheat prime rib and other roasts so you can serve perfectly cooked beef throughout the week? Slicing up steak and sautéing it in sauce for these recipes, like stroganoff, beef and broccoli will render your beef still juicy and tender. So look no further to give new life to your leftover roast beef in recipes the whole family will love.

1

Steak and Rice Noodle Bowls

steak and rice noodles on a green plate
Mike Garten

Let the family build their own bowls by setting out a medley of colorful julienned veggies, leftover roast beef, fresh herbs and a tangy-sweet dressing.

Get the Steak and Rice Noodle Bowls recipe.

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2

Steak and Rye Panzanella

steak and rye panzanella on a white plate
DANIELLE DALY

Top tip: For tender kale, let it rest in the dressing for 15 minutes before serving with beef and grilled rye croutons.

Get the Steak and Rye Panzanella recipe.

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3

Beef Stroganoff

beef stroganoff on top of curly pasta
Mike Garten

Create a creamy sauce and gently reheat leftover beef in it. The result: A cozy and comforting stroganoff.

Get the Beef Stroganoff recipe.

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4

Steak with Pickled Veggies

steak with pickled veggies and salad on a black plate
Mike Garten

We give flavorful beef the bold, assertive partners it deserves: quick-pickled beets and a cucumber-watercress salad tossed with a horseradish-Dijon dressing.

Get the Steak with Pickled Veggies recipe.

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5

Steak Sandwich with Arugula

steak and arugula on a piece of toast
Mike Garten

Pair leftover roast beef with lemony arugula, big shavings of salty Parmesan and thinly sliced red onion and this sandwich will hit every flavor note.

Get the Steak Sandwich With Arugula recipe.

6

Steak Bistro Wraps

steak wrap in a flour tortilla
Mike Garten

Bring fancy steakhouse vibes to your office by loading leftover beef, caramelized onions and a hunk of blue cheese into a wrap.

Get the Steak Bistro Wraps recipe.

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7

Spice-Grilled Steak Salad

grilled steak salad with sliced radishes
Mike Garten

Stack leftovers into a container with fresh crisp veggies and fresh herbs for the best work lunch ever.

Get the Spice-Grilled Steak Salad recipe.

8

Steak Au Poivre

steak au poivre with a baked potato and carrot salad
Mike Garten

Give any cut of beef an upgrade with a mustard and green peppercorn sauce.

Get the Steak Au Poivre recipe.

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9

Sesame Steak Noodle Bowl

sesame steak bowl with spiralized carrot noodles
DANIELLE DALY

Instead of going all-in on noodles, add in spiralized carrots for a boost of additional nutrients. And don't forget the fresh herbs — they help to brighten your leftovers.

Get the Sesame Steak Noodle Bowl recipe.

10

BBQ Beef Nachos

bbq beef nachos with avocado and red onions
MIKE GARTEN

Barbecue sauce is the secret ingredient that gives these nachos a little extra spice. Simply chop leftover beef, fold in with BBQ sauce and add on top of tasty chips.

Get the BBQ Beef Nachos recipe.

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11

Seared Steak with Apple Salad and Horseradish Vinaigrette

seared steak with apple salad and horseradish vinaigrette on a white plate
Danielle Daly

Looking for something a little lighter? A spicy horseradish dressing and thinly sliced Granny Smiths balance out rich beef.

Get the Seared Steak With Apple Salad and Horseradish Vinaigrette recipe.

12

Steak Tacos

steak tacos with chimchurri sauce, sliced radishes and avocado
Mike Garten

While marinating your meat gives it a boost of flavor, if you want to use leftover steak instead, simply blitz up the marinade and use as a sauce to drizzle all over tasty tacos.

Get the Steak Tacos recipe.

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13

Beef and Broccoli

beef and broccoli over white rice on a plate
MIKE GARTEN

Instead of marinating steak, you can reheat leftover beef in the sweet, salty, slightly sour sauce along with sautéed broccoli.

Get the Beef and Broccoli recipe.

14

Southwest Steak Wraps

southwest steak wraps with cheese, corn, and black beans
MIKE GARTEN

Leftover lunch just got even better: A simple corn salsa upgrades last night's roast beef while cotija adds saltiness.

Get the Southwest Steak Wraps recipe.

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15

Roast Beef and French Onion Grilled Cheese

roast beef and french onion grilled cheese sandwich on a piece of parchment paper
Steve Giralt

Nutty Gruyère and caramelized onions are stunning partners to roast beef.

Get the Roast Beef and French Onion Grilled Cheese recipe from Woman's Day.

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