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    Published: Feb 18, 2022 Modified: Feb 17, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

    What to Do with Leftover Steak

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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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    Best Use for Steak Leftovers

    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!

    Best Leftover Steak Recipes

    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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    Ground beef chili in a white bowl with a spoon
    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
    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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    two carne asada tacos in a taco holder
    Steak Stuffed Peppers
    Try stuffing keto stuffed peppers with leftover steak! Steak stuffed peppers are absolutely irresistible.
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    Six stuffed bell peppers up close
    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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    Close up of beef pho in a white bowl
    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 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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    Two philly cheesesteak sliders on a white plate

    More Leftover Steak Ideas

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

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

    And give my delicious leftover steak pasta recipe below a try!

    Best Steak Recipes

    The next time you make steak, try one of my best steak recipes! My handy Steak Temperature Chart will make the job of cooking a perfect steak even easier.

    • Pan Seared Ribeye Steak
    • Grilled Chuck Steak
    • London Broil on the Grill
    • Garlic Butter Steak Bites
    • Grilled Picanha Steak
    • Smoked Tomahawk Steak

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    Delicious Leftover 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 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    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

    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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