Make great use of those leftovers and turn them into new and exciting meals with these Leftover Roast Beef recipes where yesterday’s roast becomes today’s savory creations.
With these recipes no slice goes to waste, turning your old roast into the new kitchen star.
1. Vietnamese Pho
Explore exotic herbs and experience flavors that people travel the world for. Pho (pronounced like f-uh), is a delicious soup dish that will help you extend the life of your ingredients and inspire you.
2. Thai Beef Salad
Another cultural excursion you can take with your leftovers, is with this Thai-inspired salad. An exciting mix of flavors will have you wondering why you didn’t try it sooner!
3. Reuben Sandwiches
You’ll be looking forward to the leftovers after you try this recipe. Reubens are a common favorite that aren’t always that easy to find, but now you can have them whenever you like.
4. Vegetable Beef Soup
Vegetable and beef soup is the best thing to serve on a chilly day. This dish is hearty and savory while also providing a fully balanced meal in one dish. It’s great for meal-prep.
5. Slow Cooker Pot Roast
If you have unseasoned and cooked beef leftovers, this is a wonderful option to use it as a base for a slow-cooked meal. You’ll crave this recipe as soon as the weather turns cold.
6. Beef Pot Pie
You may have tried chicken pot pie before, but have you tried it with this twist? It’s a cozy recipe that will comfort you and impress whoever you’re hosting.
7. Vegetable Jalfrezi
This is a fusion recipe you’ll use in so many ways, starting with leftover beef! Jalfrezi can be vegetarian or made with just about any protein incorporated. This is a surprising and satisfying dish.
8. Spinach Ricotta Cannelloni
Stuffed pasta is easier to make than you’d expect! Follow this recipe to revamp your roast beef in a way that you’ll want to recreate regularly.
9. Cottage Pie
This recipe is kind of like a shepherd’s pie! You can easily adjust your recipe to work with leftovers and it’s a great option to feed your family or take to a pot-luck.
10. Beef Stroganoff
You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to make a luxurious-feeling meal. Beef stroganoff will make your kitchen smell amazing and you’ll have friends asking for more!
11. Stir Fry
Stir fry is an easy way to incorporate leftover proteins with fresh produce. You can always take inspiration from this recipe and figure out your favorite stir fry mix.
12. Kimchi Fried Rice
This recipe might help you re-use more than one ingredient. Kimchi is a fermented ingredient that offers a variety of health benefits, not to mention flavor.
13. Fried Rice
If you’re looking for a more standard fried rice for your roast beef leftovers, try this recipe! You might even start to question whether or not to order takeout after trying it.
14. Cornish Pastry
This recipe is a classic approach to a hand pie. These savory pockets are packed with protein and vegetables. They are an awesome way to use leftovers and share or meal prep!
Leftovers aren’t a lost cause! You may have started with only one meal in mind, but now you have so many different possibilities to help you make the most of your groceries. We hope this inspired you to try something new!
