30 Best Leftover Steak Recipes So You Can Savor It Twice
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While the Drummond family might think there's no such thing as too much steak, we know that leftovers happen. Whether it's a big family dinner of pan-fried ribeyes or a cookout featuring Ladd Drummond's famous grilled steak tenderloin, there's nothing wrong with having extra steak. In fact, it can even be a good thing! With these leftover steak recipes, you can transform last night's steak dinner into creative new dishes for the week ahead: Think quick lunch ideas, tacos, sandwiches, and more.
Next time you have leftover sliced steak, consider serving it cold. A few strips of steak can hearty up just about any salad recipe, and it's also wonderful in the grilled steak wraps with peanut sauce. Of course, if you like your steak piping hot, there's plenty of ideas here too. Just make sure you're reheating steak the right way. Our advice? Add a splash of beef broth and always reheat in the oven (not the microwave). You can transform the steak into a stir-fry that's better than takeout or dice it up for stews, stroganoff, and beef and veggie pot pie. If you're really leaning into leftovers, pull out the extra baked potatoes and creamed spinach from steak night, too. Loaded with those leftover steak side dishes, steakhouse baked potatoes are oh-so satisfying for dinner! And for lunch, simply whip up an easy, cheesy quesadilla using leftover steak. All it takes is a little creativity to transform your sirloin, strip, or simple grilled flank steaks into something totally different.
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Slice up that leftover sirloin and toss it into this beef and broccoli dish. Serve it over noodles—spaghetti or angel hair pasta works great—for a meal the entire family will love.
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Steakhouse Baked Potatoes
Turn your steak dinner into an entire second meal! Top baked potatoes with creamed spinach, sliced rib-eye steaks, and crispy fried onions.
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Steak and Potato Pie
This savory pie is pure and total comfort food! Packed with beef, carrots, and potatoes, this is the perfect dinner recipe to use up yesterday's steak. Just skip searing it in step 1!
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Hoisin Steak and Pepper Stir-Fry
Skip the takeout! This steak stir-fry is so easy and delicious to whip up any night of the week. The sauce really makes the dish!
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Beef and Noodles
No one will ever suspect this cozy, comforting meal was made from leftovers! It's all made in one pot which means it's a weeknight-friendly dinner, too.
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Beef Stroganoff
This is one of Ree's "favorite things on Earth," and we can see why! It's comforting, easy to make, and can even use leftover sirloin steak. Just skip to step two and you'll be well on your way.
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Pepper Steak
Like any classic stir-fry, this dish consists of beef that's cooked hot and fast, plus vegetables and a sweet-and-savory sauce. But you can always skip the step of cooking the steak and toss in leftover chunks of reheated meat instead.
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Cheesesteak Quesadillas
Everything you love about a Philly cheesesteak (including the peppers, onions, and cheese) in a crispy quesadilla form! It's sure to become a new family favorite.
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Beef Fajitas
Grilled flank steak is perfect for fajitas. Cook all the ingredients separately, then put out all of your fajita fixings for an easy homemade dinner.
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Steak and Bacon Salad with Chipotle Dressing
Turn leftover steak into a hearty salad! This dish is loaded with fried onions, bacon, and strip steaks trimmed of extra fat.
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Steakhouse Mashed Potato Bowls
Seared boneless rib-eye steaks are even better the next day. Slice them up and serve in bowls with leftover mashed potatoes. That's two leftovers in one dish!
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Steak Sandwich with Wasabi Cream Sauce
Wasabi sauce gives new life (and a nice kick) to leftover steak. Use it as a spread for steak sandwiches, and serve any extra on the side with chips.
Grilled Steak Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Take leftover grilled skirt steak and add to a wrap, alongside veggies and peanut sauce, for a satisfying weekday lunch.
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Cheesesteak Nachos with Chipotle Beans
This nacho mash-up is the ultimate game day snack. Shaved steak, melted cheese, and a pop of pepperoncini bring cheesesteak flavors to everyone's favorite app.
Beef Curry with Sweet Potato Noodles
Stir leftover sirloin steak into a coconut curry sauce and serve over tasty sweet potato noodles for a quick and easy meal.
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Steakhouse Pizza with Blue Cheese
Weeknight dinner doesn't have to be complicated! Store-bought pizza dough and extra slices of steak make this meal super easy.
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Chipotle Carne Asada Tacos
If you have leftover marinated flank steak, use it for taco night! Garnish with lots of colorful toppings, like guacamole and pico de gallo.
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Fried Beef Tacos
If you've never fried tacos before, we promise you won't be disappointed. Cut your leftover steak into 1/2-inch pieces so it's bite-sized enough for the crispy taco shells.
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Steak Burrito
To keep your leftover steak tasting juicy, add it to a burrito with fresh tomatillo salsa. It's a great way to bring moisture and flavor to your extra meat.
Steak and Eggs Breakfast Tacos
Your mornings just got tastier thanks to these steak and egg tacos. Just serve them alongside a bloody mary for the ultimate brunch.
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