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Wondering what to do with leftover steak? It’s a great problem to have! Transform it into one of these easy and delicious leftover steak recipes. You’ll want to cook extra steak every time once you see these amazing ideas!
Who doesn’t love a juicy grilled steak or indulgent steak dinner?! It’s always such a treat! But what can you make with the leftovers if you’re lucky enough to end up with some? Here are 15 easy ideas to help you transform your leftover steak into something delicious!
Leftover Steak? What’s That?
I get it! It’s a rare thing in my household of meat-loving boys too! What I like to do is cook some extra steak on purpose and immediately put it away. It’s a simple form of meal prep since now those intentional steak leftovers waiting in the fridge can be used to easily make another delicious meal!
15 Recipes For Leftover Steak
The next time you’re looking for some leftover steak ideas, make one of these! Most of these recipes are versatile enough to work with any cut of steak you have leftover.
Steak Nachos
These loaded steak nachos are a delicious way to use up leftover steak and a total crowd pleaser. Perfect for game day, a fun dinner idea or to satisfy those nacho cravings!
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Creamy Steak Pasta
Slice up your leftover steak and use it in this creamy steak pasta recipe. It features a decadent gorgonzola sauce that is SO GOOD you’ll be tempted to lick the plate!
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Nourish Bowls
Slice up the leftover steak thinly and add as a protein to a nourish bowl or salad.
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Breakfast Steak and Eggs Quesadillas
These quesadillas are filled with steak, eggs, cheese and veggies. Such a delicious way to start the day!
Photo Credit: Street Smart Nutrition
Steak Pasta Salad
This creamy steak pasta salad is loaded with sliced steak, asparagus, bacon and parmesan. Yes please!
Photo Credit: Crave The Good
Southwestern Steak Salad
This salad is a complete meal! Perfect for those nights you don’t feel like cooking and pretty enough to serve to guests as well.
Photo Credit: Garlic & Zest
Leftover Steak Sandwich
Not your basic steak sandwich! This one includes horseradish aioli, sharp cheddar and grilled onions. Yum!
Photo Credit: My Sequined Life
Steak and Egg Tacos
How amazing do these steak and egg tacos look?! Perfect for a special brunch but also a great lunch or dinner option too!
Photo Credit: Dish ‘n’ the Kitchen
Steak and Burrata Bruschetta
Sliced leftover steak combines perfectly with the creamy burrata in this bruschetta recipe.
Photo Credit: The Virtual Caterer
Freezer Friendly Steak Burritos
This is such a great meal prep idea! Make these steak burritos with your leftovers and then stash them in the freezer for those busy days when you need a quick meal.
Photo Credit: Carmy
Steak Sliders
Looks fancy but super easy! These steak sliders are topped with blue cheese, arugula, horseradish mayo and tomato onion jam.
Photo Credit: The Virtual Caterer
Leftover Steak Pasta
Transform your leftover steak into this simple pasta dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Photo Credit: The Default Cook
Carne Asada Quesadillas
These quesadillas are quick, easy and bursting with flavor. A fantastic way to use up that leftover steak!
Photo Credit: Fresh Apron
Steak and Eggs Hash
Turn those steak dinner leftovers into a hearty steak and eggs hash perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Photo Credit: Heavenly Home Cooking
Loaded Steak Stuffed Baked Potato
Baked potatoes are always a great way to use up leftovers. This one is stuffed full of steak, garlic butter, cheddar cheese and all your favorite toppings.
Photo Credit: Easy Family Recipes
How Long Is Leftover Steak OK
Store leftover steak in the fridge and use within 3-4 days. Plenty of time to make one of the delicious recipes above!
To avoid waste: If you know that you will not be able to use the leftover steak within the time frame mentioned above, you can also freeze it. Wrap it up tightly and store in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
More Recipes For Leftovers
Here are a few more recipes to make with leftovers that might be sitting in your fridge!
- Leftover Turkey Recipes
- Recipes With Hard Boiled Eggs
- Salmon Risotto (make with leftover cooked salmon)
- Schinkennudeln (use leftover ham in this simple German pasta dish)
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Sandra @ Heavenly Home Cooking
Thank you for including my recipe, Vanessa! All of these ideas look amazing. My husband is not a huge fan of leftovers, so we’re always looking for good leftover makeover recipes!
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