10 Easy Leftover Roast Beef Recipes (2024)

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What to do with leftover roast beef… 10 Easy Leftover Roast Beef Recipes Leftover Roast Beef Curry Leftover Roast Beef Stroganoff Leftover Roast Beef Biryani Roast Beef Leftovers Stew with Dumplings Leftover Roast Beef Chilli Leftover Beef Fajitas Leftover Roast Beef Korma Leftover Beef Goulash Leftover Roast Beef Cottage Pie Leftover Beef Thai Green Curry More roast meat leftovers recipes… FAQs References

Got some lovely roast beef leftovers and want to turn them into a quick and easy midweek meal? Check out these 10 Easy Leftover Roast Beef Recipes… from beef curry to beef chilli, beef stroganoff to beef korma – there’s so many things you can do with leftover roast beef!

What to do with leftover roast beef…

I love roast beef – it’s such a special celebratory meal – especially when served with Yorkshire puddings, delicious beef gravy and all the trimmings. But one of the best things about roast beef is the leftovers!

When I buy beef, I always make sure I buy extra, so I am certain there will be leftovers.

And the good news is there are lots of lovely things you can make with roast beef leftovers. From curry to chilli, stew to stroganoff – there are plenty of delicious recipes!

Simple Roast Beef and Mini Yorkshire Puddings

10 Easy Leftover Roast Beef Recipes

I have gathered together 10 Easy Leftover Roast Beef Recipes from my site – many of them were originally written for roast beef leftovers, and the rest I explain clearly below how to adapt them to use leftover roast beef.

I have also included timings and quantities, so you can easily choose the perfect recipe for the quantity of leftover beef you have, as well as the amount of time you want to spend cooking.

If you have other leftovers you need to use up, please check outmy full collection of leftovers recipes.

Simple Roast Beef and Mini Yorkshire Puddings

Dull but important note on food safety…Please remember to get your roast beef leftovers into the fridge or freezer within 2 hours of the beef coming out of the oven. Beef leftovers can usually be safely stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or the freezer for up to 1 month. Never freeze cooked beef more than once. Always make sure you reheat cooked beef until it’s piping hot! If in doubt throw it away…food waste is bad, but food poisoning is worse!!

Leftover Roast Beef Curry

Get the recipe =>Leftover Roast Beef CurryHow to adapt using leftovers: This recipe was designed for leftover roast beef. Follow the exact instructions in the recipe.
Total time using leftovers:30 minutes
Use 600g/21oz leftover roast beef, serves 4

Leftover Roast Beef Stroganoff

Get the recipe =>Leftover Roast Beef StroganoffHow to adapt using leftovers: This recipe was designed for leftover roast beef. Follow the exact instructions in the recipe.
Total time using leftovers:15 minutes
Use 600g/21oz leftover roast beef, serves 4

Leftover Roast Beef Biryani

Get the recipe =>Leftover Roast Chicken BiryaniHow to adapt using leftovers: For a delicious Leftover Roast Beef Biryani, simply use your roast beef leftovers instead of chicken.Otherwise follow the recipe exactly as written.
Total time using leftovers:25 minutes
Use 400g/14oz leftover roast beef, serves 4

Roast Beef Leftovers Stew with Dumplings

Get the recipe => Roast Chicken Leftovers Stew with DumplingsHow to adapt using leftovers: For a delicious Leftover Roast Beef Stew with Dumplings, simply use your roast beef leftovers instead of chicken, use beef stock instead of chicken stock and omit the apple. Otherwise follow the recipe exactly as written.
Total time using leftovers:1 hour
Use 500g/18oz leftover roast beef, serves 4

Leftover Roast Beef Chilli

Get the recipe => Leftover Roast Beef ChilliHow to adapt using leftovers: This recipe was designed for leftover roast beef. Follow the exact instructions in the recipe.
Total time using leftovers:30 minutes
Use 500g/18oz leftover roast beef, serves 4

Leftover Beef Fajitas

Get the recipe =>Easy Lamb FajitasHow to adapt using leftovers: For delicious Leftover Beef Fajitas, simply use your roast beef leftovers instead of lamb. Coat the beef in the fajita seasoning. Add all the beef and seasoning to the frying pan after stir-frying the veggies for 3-4 minutes. Stir-fry for a further 5 minutes, or until the beef is piping hot all the way through. Otherwise follow the recipe as written.
Total time using leftovers:20 minutes
Use 400g/14oz leftover roast beef, serves 4

Leftover Roast Beef Korma

Get the recipe =>Leftover Roast Beef KormaHow to adapt using leftovers: This recipe was designed for leftover roast beef. Follow the exact instructions in the recipe.
Total time using leftovers:25 minutes
Use 500g/18oz leftover roast beef, serves 4

Leftover Beef Goulash

Get the recipe =>Hungarian Beef GoulashHow to adapt using leftovers: Follow the recipe as written, except omit browning the beef, add the peppers in straight away and only cook for 1 hour, not 2.
Total time using leftovers:1 hour 15 minutes
Use 800g/28oz leftover roast beef, serves 6

Leftover Roast Beef Cottage Pie

Get the recipe =>Leftover Roast Lamb Shepherd’s Pie
How to adapt using leftovers:To make a delicious leftover roast beef version of Shepherds Pie (AKA Cottage Pie!), follow the recipe as written, but use beef instead of lamb, and beef stock instead of lamb stock.
Total time using leftovers:45 minutes
Use 500g/18oz leftover roast beef, serves 4

Leftover Beef Thai Green Curry

Get the recipe =>Lamb Thai Green CurryHow to adapt using leftovers: To make a delicious Leftover Beef Thai Green Curry, follow the recipe as written, except omit frying the meat. Instead add the leftover beef to the frying pan immediately after you have added the coconut milk. Cook for 5 minutes, or until you are sure the beef is piping hot all the way through.
Total time using leftovers:20 minutes
Use 400g/14oz leftover roast beef, serves 4

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10 Easy Leftover Roast Beef Recipes (2024)

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What can I do with leftover overcooked roast beef? ›

A simple fix for overcooked meat is to dump it in your food processor with some olive oil, purée it, and use it as a stuffing for everything from hand pies and empanadas to dumplings and ravioli.

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How do you make roast beef tender after cooked? ›

Simmering in a little bit of liquid or broth is a great way to tenderize. Acidity can also be your friend here. A little bit of vinegar and lemon juice in the liquid can help you tenderize the meat.

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How do you make leftover beef tender? ›

Reheat with a liquid: One way to add moisture back into the beef is to reheat it in a liquid such as broth or gravy. You can do this by placing the beef in a pot or slow cooker with the liquid and heating it until it's heated through and tender.

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How long is leftover roast beef good for? ›

Beef, veal, lamb and pork roasts, steaks and chops may be kept 3 to 5 days. After cooking, meat, poultry and seafood can be safely stored in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days.

Does roast beef get tougher the longer you cook it? ›

The simple answer is that first it becomes tougher then it becomes tender. At first the heat makes the muscles contract, making it tougher. But after time the collagen will break down making it tender, especially if the meat is cooked with moisture.

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How do you reheat roast beef without making it tough? ›

Place the leftover roast in a pan and cover with foil.

To retain the succulent quality of the meat, add a little au jus from the previous day, or add 1/4 cup of low-sodium beef stock. Place in an oven preheated to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the piece.

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What is a good tenderizer for roast beef? ›

The marinade of soy sauce, sugar, garlic, thyme, and ginger helps tenderize and flavor the beef. It does double duty since it's used to baste the beef in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

How do you reheat meat and keep it tender? ›

In order to keep meat from drying out, you need to reheat it low and slow, says Appel. Place the meat in a baking dish and bake in the oven at 200 to 250 degrees until it's warmed through. A one-inch thick steak or chicken breast should take 20 to 30 minutes.

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Can I eat 5 day old roast beef? ›

USDA recommends using cooked beef within 3 to 4 days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth.

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Can I eat beef after 7 days in fridge? ›

While refrigeration helps slow the growth of bacteria, it's generally recommended to consume cooked ground beef within 3-4 days to ensure its safety and quality. After 7 days, there is an increased risk of bacterial growth, and the safety of the meat may be compromised.

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Can I eat 5 day old leftovers? ›

Leftovers can be kept for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. After that, the risk of food poisoning goes up. If you don't think you'll be able to eat leftovers within four days, freeze them right away. Frozen leftovers will stay safe for a long time.

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How do you reheat a tough roast beef? ›

Place roast, uncovered, on wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet. Place sheet on middle rack in 250-degree oven. Roast until meat registers 120 degrees (1 to 1 1/2 hours depending on the size of your roast).

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Why is my roast still tough after 6 hours? ›

So if you cut the pot roast into chunks and stew it, or if you cook the roast in beef stock (flipping halfway through), and you cook it long enough, it will eventually fall apart. If your pot roast is still tough after cooking for 6 hours in a crock pot, it's possible that it simply needs more time to cook.

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How do you fix tough meat in stew? ›

Simmer, don't boil. It starts out tough but long slow cooking will melt the connective tissue. If you cook past the time when the connective tissue is melted, you boil out all the water in the meat and it becomes tough again, like a well-done steak. So check your stew/braise and when the meat is tender, it's done.

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How do you fix tough meat in a slow cooker? ›

Add Just Enough Liquid

This doesn't mean the meat should be submerged; a cup or two of liquid will be enough, since the cooker is covered and liquids stay trapped inside. If you want the dish to be saucy, or you're making a beef stew, add enough liquid to come about 1/3 of the way up on the meats in the slow cooker.

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