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If you're wondering what to do with leftover steak, I have the answer for you right here: more than 10 easy Leftover Steak Recipes! There are so many options for using steak leftovers, from making fantastic steak nachos to lettuce wraps, pasta, and much more.

Steak nachos on a baking tray with toppings in bowls
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What to do with Leftover Steak

Of every meal I make for my family, steak has to be my favorite both to cook and enjoy. Nothing compares to a steak cooked to perfection, especially if you're like me and love to grill your steaks! But of course, even with our favorite meals there are always leftovers.

It's easy to just reach into the fridge, take out your steak leftovers and enjoy them as-is. Leftover steak is even good cold! But it's much more fun to come up with leftover steak recipes to add it to, and more rewarding, too.

There are plenty of ways you can serve leftover steak. Some of my family's favorites include steak salads, flatbread pizza with steak, steak nachos, steak burritos, or even simply steak rice bowls with taco toppings and a good squeeze of lime.

Following my best leftover steak recipes, I guarantee you will find a new favorite way to serve your leftovers. Enjoy!

Recipes for Leftover Steak

Steak Nachos
This is it: my ultimate steak nachos recipe. I guarantee you will go wild for every bite of these incredibly tasty steak nachos. They are so easy to make, too! Just 10 minutes in the oven.
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sheet pan nachos with sour cream and salsa to the side
Beef Quesadillas Recipe
Learn how to make beef quesadillas following this easy Beef Quesadillas Recipe! Simple to make using leftovers in just 20 minutes.
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quesadilla sauce in a bowl with beef quesadillas on a plate
Cheesesteak Sliders
Leftover steak sliders are incredible! My Philly Cheesesteak Sliders are a great way to use your steak leftovers. They are irresistibly cheesy and delicious!
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philly cheesesteak sliders stacked on a wood cutting board
Easy Poutine Fries Recipe
Our easy poutine recipe makes it simple to enjoy classic Canadian poutine from scratch! You'll love this delicious dish!
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beef poutine in a white bowl
Leftover Steak Salad
Vietnamese Beef Salad is a great way to use leftover steak. Complete with a tangy Vietnamese-inspired salad dressing, this is a perfect leftover steak salad recipe you will love serving your family. It's easy, too!
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Close up of Vietnamese beef salad in a bowl
Steak Mac and Cheese
Traditionally, I use brisket to make Brisket Mac and Cheese. However, you can also use steak in place of the brisket in this recipe to make Steak Mac and Cheese, and it is super delicious and a fun way to serve your leftovers.
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brisket mac and cheese on a white plate
Steak Chili
My homemade chili recipe usually uses ground beef, but why not replace it with leftover steak? Steak Chili is a classic and a fun way to use up leftover steak.
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beef chili in a blue pot with a ladle
Steak Tacos
Carne Asada Tacos are one of my favorite kinds of tacos of all time, and for good reason. Try making this easy recipe for tacos using steak leftovers and my carne asada marinade.
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Steak Stuffed Peppers
Try stuffing keto stuffed peppers with leftover steak! Steak stuffed peppers are absolutely irresistible.
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Steak Stir Fry
Every time I wonder what to do with leftover steak, this recipe for pepper steak stir fry comes to mind. This is the most delicious steak stir fry and is perfect for using leftovers!
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Pepper steak stir fry recipe in a blue and white bowl with fresh basil on top
Steak Pho
Instant Pot Pho is an amazing way to use your steak leftovers. Simply leave the steak out when cooking the broth, and mix it in at the end.
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Steak Lettuce Wraps
I love making Portuguese Beef Lettuce Wraps for my family. You can easily make this dish using steak leftovers, too!
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Line of three Portuguese beef lettuce wraps on a white plate
Steak Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff is a classic. You can really elevate this dish by using leftover slices of steak instead of ground beef. Simply mix it through at the end, rather than cooking with the other ingredients.
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Close up of instant pot beef stroganoff in a white dish with a wooden spoon
Steak Enchiladas
Savory ground beef, lime rice, and cheese are stuffed and rolled in a flour tortilla shell then oven-baked with a savory enchilada sauce for the perfect Mexican-inspired beef dish. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal or fiesta, this enchiladas recipe is ready in just under an hour.
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ground beef enchiladas on a white plate with a metal fork
Steak Sandwich with Remoulade Sauce
Learn how to make the best roast beef sandwich recipe using leftovers! My leftover roast beef sandwich is packed with flavor and easy to assemble.
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More Recipes with Leftover Steak

For even more ideas of what to do with leftover steak, try adding it to...

  • Steak Flatbread
  • Steak Sandwiches
  • Breakfast Burritos with Steak
  • Fried Rice with Steak
  • Steak Pizza

See What to Serve with Steak for side dish ideas!

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Leftover Steak Recipes + Steak Pasta Recipe

My delicious Leftover Steak Pasta Recipe is the best way to use steak leftovers! You will love every bite of this creamy pasta dish!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: leftover steak recipes, steak pasta, steak pasta recipe, what to do with leftover steak
Servings: 4
Calories: 870kcal
Author: Isabel Laessig

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 leftover steak
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ⅔ lb. penne pasta
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅔ lb. cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • fresh parsley, to taste
  • grated parmesan, optional

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Instructions

  • Slice leftover steak against the grain into bite-size pieces, if not already sliced. Pictured: Pan-seared ribeye
    1 leftover steak
    Pan-seared ribeye with garlic and thyme sliced on a cutting board
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add onion and cook until translucent. After the onion cooks, add garlic and cook 1 minute. Finally, add in sliced mushrooms and butter, and cook until tender (5-6 minutes). Stir frequently.
    2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tablespoon butter, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ⅔ lb. cremini mushrooms, sliced, ½ onion, finely chopped
    cooking mushrooms and onions for creamy pasta sauce
  • Add heavy cream, lowering the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens.
    1 cup heavy cream
    adding seasoning to creamy pasta sauce
  • Once the sauce is thickened, add in sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, and parsley (to taste). Stir to mix everything together, then remove skillet from the heat.
    1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, sea salt and pepper, to taste, fresh parsley, to taste
    mixing sun-dried tomatoes into creamy pasta sauce
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne pasta according to package directions, removing about 2 minutes before the time indicated on the box so the pasta is slightly underdone. Drain, then add to the skillet with the cream sauce along with sliced leftover steak. Return to the heat, stirring frequently for 1 minute to mix everything together. Serve, and enjoy!
    1 leftover steak, ⅔ lb. penne pasta, grated parmesan, optional
    creamy leftover prime rib pasta in a skillet with a wooden spoon

Notes

  • Cook pasta in boiling water with a bit of salt added. Pull it off of the heat to drain 2 minutes before the time indicated on the box so it is just slightly underdone.
  • Do not let the pasta sit in the colander, or it might stick together and continue to cook.
  • Half and half can be used in place of heavy cream for a lighter pasta.
  • Add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce to make it extra rich!
  • Mixed mushrooms can be used in place of cremini if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 870kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 1742mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1303IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 5mg
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About Isabel Laessig

Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and makes regular television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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