15 Delicious Ways to Use up Leftover Steak

Easy Steak Sandwich
Photo: *Sherri*

Not familiar with the concept of leftover steak? Maybe you should be. Go ahead, toss a couple of extra steaks on the grill or under the broiler. We've got a dozen delicious ways to use 'em up during the busy weekdays. These recipes will also work great with leftover prime rib.

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Steak Soup

Steak Soup
Soup Loving Nicole

"This is an extremely hearty soup that only gets better in the fridge," says FoodieFamily4. "A great cold-weather soup, but my family requests it all year long."

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Beef and Bean Chimichangas

Beef and Bean Chimichangas
Beef and Bean Chimichangas

"These tasty beef and bean treats are baked instead of fried," says Nicole.

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Fajita Quesadillas

Fajita Quesadillas
mommyluvs2cook

"I had leftover steak in the fridge, so I decided to get creative," sys DHANO923. "These came out wonderful! The measurements are approximations, so feel free to change them according to your tastes. Serve with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream."

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Thai Beef Salad

Thai Beef Salad
Thai Beef Salad. mommyluvs2cook

This simple steak salad is bursting with fresh Thai flavors. It's topped with a quick sweet chili sauce and lime juice dressing.

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Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak

Caprese Salad with Grilled Flank Steak
Molly

Top a simple Caprese salad with leftover grilled steak. "This is a fresh, healthy, easy-to-make salad with a twist," says cookinmama.

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Cally's Omelet

Cally's Omelet
pelicangal

Slice up leftover steak and add it to sauteeing onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Then fold it into an omelet — perfect for breakfast or a quick breakfast-for-dinner.

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Steak and Irish Stout Pie

Steak and Irish Stout Pie
lutzflcat

This savory pie is filled with leftover steak, bacon, mushrooms, and Irish stout.

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Beef Lo Mein

Beef Lo Mein
Melanie Turnage

Combine leftover steak with mixed vegetables, seasonings, and spaghetti to create a quick-and-easy Asian-inspired dinner.

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Ajiaco (Beef and Pepper Stew)

Ajiaco (Beef and Pepper Stew)
Baking Nana

The recipe calls for leftover roast beef, but steak would be delicious, too. Cut the steak into cubes and combine with sweet red peppers, garlic, and potatoes, simmering in a seasoned broth.

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Quick Greek Pasta Salad with Steak

Quick Greek Pasta Salad with Steak
pomplemousse

Toss strips of steak with sun-dried tomato pesto, black olives, fresh spinach, and crumbled feta — and serve over penne.

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Easy Steak Sandwich

Easy Steak Sandwich
*Sherri*

These steak sandwiches are as close as it gets to the sub shops of Southeastern Massachusetts. "I think these are about as close as you can come at home," says zigmondo. "Freezing the steak the day before makes it easy to cut into very thin slices."

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Deluxe Corned Beef Hash

Deluxe Corned Beef Hash
abapplez

Substitute leftover steak for the corned beef here. Add the cubed steak to the skillet once the potatoes are nice and browned.

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Beef with Vegetables

Beef with Vegetables
Soup Loving Nicole

Using leftover steak makes a quick-and-easy stir-fry that much quicker and easier.

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Beef Stroganoff III

Beef Stroganoff III
abapplez

Add leftover steak to elevate beef stroganoff to the next level.

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Steak Fried Rice

Steak Fried Rice

Have leftover steak and rice? Lucky you — you have this stir fry's main ingredients.

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