25+ Leftover Steak Recipes That Can Impress Even The Pickiest Eaters

Piping hot steak is like a dream come true, but does that dream happen again with those cold leftovers? Well, you will know the answer right after reading all the recipes I write in this article.

These ideas below may have different origins and cooking methods. But they all share one similarity: Their deliciousness will make everyone think you use freshly cooked steak to make them instead of leftover one.

Do You Know All These Steak Dishes In This List?

The 26 leftover steak recipes written down below are all easy to make and suitable with all kinds of steak you have. I’ve separated them into different categories depending on their cooking methods, so you can freely choose whatever’s suitable for your circumstances.

Also, make sure you check all the spoiling signs to make sure your steak is still good to go. If the symptoms tell you otherwise, it’s better to buy fresh steak to cook these dishes.

Wrapping Dishes

1. Steak Quesadillas
2. Steak Fajitas
3. Cheesesteak Chimichangas
4. Steak Enchiladas
5. Steak Tacos
6. Steak Burritos
7. Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
8. Steak Summer Rolls

Stews And Soups

9. Steak Soup
10. Steak Stroganoff
11. Steak Chili
12. Steak Marsala

Baking Dishes

13. Cheesesteak Pizza
14. Cheesesteak Crescent Braid
15. Steak Pot Pie
16. Steak Stout Pie
17. Steak Nachos
18. Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

Skillet

19. Steak Hash
20. Steak Omelet
21. Steak Pasta
22. Steak Fried Rice

Others

23. Steak Sandwiches
24. Steak Crostini
25. Steak and Quinoa Bowl
26. Steak Salad

Keep on reading for more knowledge on each recipe!

8 Wrapping Dishes Involving Using Leftover Steak

As steak uses the juiciest meat parts, it makes a beautiful filling for all wrapping recipes. And wrapping doesn’t include just tacos or burritos. Let’s find various wrap-and-roll dishes from all over the world.

Steak Quesadillas 

Forget about reheating your leftover steak. Instead, just make a steak quesadilla! This steak is simple in both ingredients and cooking methods.

Besides steak, which you should leave in the fridge, prepare some tortillas, cheese, and guacamole. A bit of sour cream doesn’t hurt the dish, so feel free to add more.

After stuffing all the components into tortillas, cook them on a hot skillet until both sides turn brown and the cheese melts. Then, prepare some matching accompaniments for your quesadilla. And why are you still hesitating? Let’s eat when they’re still hot!

Learn how to make perfect steak quesadillas right in here!

Steak Fajitas

Your family wouldn’t notice you use the leftover steak with this dish. Sliced steak gets stirred with onions, bell peppers, and other condiments like garlic, cumin, or lime juice.

You can serve this steak alongside tortillas, carrots, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, refried beans, and diced tomatoes so everyone can make their own combinations.

Cheesesteak Chimichangas

Chimichangas are like a hybrid between a burrito and a spring roll. They are a signature dish in Southwest American cuisine. Their filling is often rice, cheese, beans, and some meat-like dried beef or shredded chicken.

Here, I’ll use my leftover steak with cheese to stuff these chimichangas. And while original recipes say you should deep-fry these rolls, you can bake them in the oven instead for less time cooking.

Steak Enchiladas

There is something exciting about filling all tortillas to the brim and rolling them. The result may be a bit messy, but their flavor is over the top.

There is no limit to your enchiladas’ filling. Besides steak, just put anything you want into them like cheese, beans, potatoes, corn, and many more.

Then, top them with cheese and ready-made enchilada sauce from your favorite canning brand. And all you have to do is wait until they’re baked thoroughly.

The differences between high-class steak enchiladas and normal ones are revealed right here!

Steak Tacos

Have you ever thought that your leftover steak can turn into something fresh like tacos? And let me assure you, this is 100% possible. One steak taco contains four main parts: warm tortillas, steak, fresh salsa, and lime.

Among those, though it only appears for a small part, lime plays a crucial role in this dish as its sourness will evoke your appetite. And despite being a simple dish, you can totally make these steak tacos for a friend’s party.

Steak Burritos

Burritos are wrapping dish like quesadillas, enchiladas, or tacos. But they still have their signature characteristics. Burritos are rolled and sealed instead of just folded in half like tacos. Also, we don’t make a sauce to cover them as in enchiladas.

Aside from that, burritos don’t differ much from other wrapping recipes. They also have meat, which is steak, lots of vegetables, cheese, rice, and other condiments like salsa. And if you don’t favor eating tortillas, you can make these into a burrito bowl.

Even if you haven’t made steak burritos before, you can still master it with this instruction:

Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Despite their pretty similar appearances, don’t mistake those egg rolls with spring rolls. Egg roll wraps are made of wheat flour, while spring rolls use rice papers. Even in authentic Asian restaurants, they will separate these two rolls into two different dishes.

Though pork is a regular choice for egg rolls, I’ll use the leftover steak to fill this time. And just like other Asian dishes, the dipping sauce is essential to these rolls. There are multiple options for you to pick, like duck sauce, soy sauce, or mustard.

Steak Summer Rolls

When summer comes, you must crave something quick and fresh. So let me introduce these steak summer rolls to you! Different from deep-fried egg rolls, this dish can be eaten raw. However, both of them are all served as an appetizer or finger food.

If you have the chance to come to Vietnam, you will see many people eating them almost every afternoon. With various vegetables in the filling, you can freely eat them without worrying too much about your weight.

And the best part of this recipe is the dipping sauce made of fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and garlic. Everything is perfectly balanced with each other.

4 Piping Hot Steak Stews And Soups For Cold Days

On chilly days, nothing is more comforting than soups and stews. However, if you intend to use leftover steak for cooking them, make sure you check their kinds beforehand. Some meat like rib-eye or sirloin is unsuitable for these recipes as they get tougher after being cooked for a long time.

Steak Soup

When it gets cold and you have some steak left uneaten, turning them into a soup is a decent choice to warm yourself up. You can use either a slow cooker or a standard pot to make your soup.

There is no fixed recipe for it, so you are free to add any ingredient based on your preferences. For the best result, you’d better use beef broth instead of just water. You can add egg noodles for extra carbs.

Steak Stroganoff

Made with beefsteak and a creamy sour cream sauce, steak stroganoff is a classic dish for a family gathering. That way, anyone can get their total share of this hearty stew without worrying about others.

While various people prefer traditional recipes using Campbell’s soup with sour cream sauce, you can twist things up by making tomato or mustard sauce. Serve your steak stroganoff with egg noodles, and here’s your hearty dinner for the whole family.

Follow chef Natasha and make a big pot of steak stroganoff for your family:

Steak Chili

When your leftover steak is too tough to eat, it can be a suitable ingredient to make a chili pot for dinner. You might be wondering why. And here is the reason: Tough cuts contain lots of collagen. When simmered, this collagen will break down and make your meat more tender.

And since it’s made with steak, this chili can turn out to be richer than a regular one. So it’s better to leave out the cheese or sour cream. If you want it super rich, feel free to add them as usual.

Steak Marsala

This is a stray-away version from the traditional chicken marsala. In this recipe, I’ll use leftover steak instead of any poultry meat. The tender, juicy beef combined with rich, creamy sauce will take you to cloud nine right away.

For the marsala sauce, it’s totally ok for you to follow the original recipe using marsala wine. But any red wine like Madeira or Sherry is still decent enough. And if you can’t handle alcohol well, chicken broth can be the next option.

Here lies the secret to a juicy steak marsala!

6 Tasty Steak Recipes That You Just Need To Bake Them In The Oven

Though stews and soups are no doubt delicious, they take quite a long time to make. So when you need a quick meal, using an oven is a decent choice since you just need to make the preparation. The oven will complete the work for you.

Cheesesteak Pizza

Steak and pizza are both comforting foods for many people. So this time, I will double the comfort with this cheesesteak pizza. To reduce the cooking time, you can buy the ready-made crust, though the result can’t be as effective.

For the topping, aside from cheesesteak, you can add onions and other veggies. There are two preparation options for these ingredients: Quickly sauteing them or just adding them raw.

Cheesesteak Crescent Braid

Not only is it delicious, but this crescent braid is also easy to make. Even if you don’t have superior cooking skills, you can still perfect this.

You just need to place steak, cheese, and other ingredients like peppers, onions, and mayonnaise on the crescent dough. Then, pull the cut notches up over the filling. Coat the roll with melted butter and bake until it turns golden brown.

Since this crescent braid is satisfying enough, a simple green salad is enough to accompany it.

Steak Pot Pie

Beef pot pie has always been a favorite American dish from a long time ago. And now, you can elevate this classic dish with your leftover steak. Combine it with vegetables, onions in a creamy beef gravy, you’ll have a flavorful steak pot pie in less than 30 minutes.

Also, there are various ways to make a pot pie, from using a skillet to baking it in the oven. Thus, you can make it anywhere, even in a campfire. And if you are experienced in cooking, how about making the pie crust from scratch for the best result?

This steak pot pie can surpass any beef pot pie you’ve eaten before! You can see this video to know more:

Steak Stout Pie

Here is another pie with steak. Traditional recipes often choose Guinness for the crust, but you can choose one on your own. Remember that the base needs to be shortcrust pastry, and puff one for the lid.

Also, one small secret for this steak stout pie is adding beer to the broth. Not only is it suitable for simmering meat and veggies, but it also provides a rich taste to the base stock. And for the best flavor, make sure to use woody herbs like thyme and rosemary instead of softer ones.

Steak Nachos

You will never want to order takeaway nachos anymore with these handmade ones. Why is that? It’s because when you make them yourself, all the decisions are in your hand. You can add more ingredients and leave out anything you dislike or are allergic to.

Also, according to my experience, you don’t need to stop at one layer. Your nachos can have up to three layers of food. Just make sure you add cheese to each layer so that it can melt to the bottom.

Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

If you don’t want another heavy night with steak, why not try these cheesesteak stuffed peppers? Nothing marks leftover steak’s smell better than cheese. That’s why I choose to combine both of them into this filling.

Also, you need to remember one thing when preparing this dish: Since you’ll stuff bell peppers with steak slices instead of ground meat, it’s better to choose those with bigger sizes as they can hold more filling.

These cheesesteak stuffed peppers can’t be any easier with this guide:

4 Skillet Ideas To Get Rid Of Your Leftover Steak

Nowadays, there’s hardly any household without skillets in their kitchens. So, you can just take one and start cooking those recipes with your uneaten steak left in the fridge.

You may wonder whether it’s possible to use frying pans instead of skillets. Well, that’s up to how the gaps between skillets and frying pans can affect your dish. If there’s no harm, you may use them interchangeably.

Steak Hash

With just a bit of steak left, you can make them into an entire feast for a crowd with this simple recipe. Why can it be possible? The main ingredient of a hash dish is potatoes. And you can buy as many as you want, based on how many people you want to serve.

Also, no matter whether you bake, roast, or mash these potatoes, this hash still turns out delicious. Paired with other seasonings like garlic, pepper flakes, rosemary, or parsley, your hash will disappear in no time.

Besides steak and egg hash, you can also make a steak and egg sandwich. It might sound simple, but steak and egg sandwich is a combination delicious enough to become an iconic food in Uruguayan cuisine. Pair this with some French fries or salad, and voila, you have the perfect meal.

Why hesitate? The tastiest steak hash is waiting for you right here:

Steak Omelet

Do you think steak is too heavy for breakfast? Well, this steak omelet will change your mind right after one bite. Imagine the eggs are soaked with savory meat juice and rich, gooey cheese melted inside.

If you want something more healthy, feel free to add bell peppers and mushrooms to the dish. They also make your omelet more colorful and appealing. And there is no limit for your filling and topping. You can just fill and fill this omelet until it can’t be folded anymore.

Steak Pasta

Steak and pasta are two beautiful choices for a dinner meal. And when you combine them into one, they even get to another new level. And you know, when it comes to pasta, no one can tell you what to add, what to leave out. All you need to do is follow your heart… and your stomach.

For this steak pasta, that rule’s still true. It’s no matter whether you go with tomato or cheese sauce, or long pasta like spaghetti, carbonara, or short-shaped ones such as rigatoni, your steak pasta is still as delicious as ever.

This steak pasta will make your mouth water. Check out this video to know:

Steak Fried Rice

When it comes to handling leftover food, you can always count on fried rice. It seems like no matter what you toss in fried rice; they are combined perfectly together. Maybe that’s the magic of Asian cuisine!

This steak fried rice doesn’t require any other special steps than regular ones. Cooked rice, eggs, leftover steak, and different vegetables (fresh or frozen ones), that’s all this dish needs. Flavor it with sesame oil and soy sauce, and you’ve got your convenient dinner!

4 Others Flavorful Dishes For Your Uneaten Steak

If you still aren’t satisfied with the above recipes, you can take a look at those below. While they don’t belong in any categories, they are no less delicious.

Steak Sandwiches

When you have too much steak in the fridge, how about making them into sandwiches for breakfast on busy days? Nothing satisfies me more than juicy steak with rich cheese and fresh veggies between two slices of bread.

You can think of this dish as an upgraded version of a fast-food burger. Also, when you make steak sandwiches yourself, they’re surely more healthy than those store-bought.

Let’s see how a Michelin-starred chef makes these steak sandwiches:

Steak Crostini

Don’t know how to corporate steaks into an appetizer for your Italian night? Well, this steak crostini will help you right away. Tender steak with crunchy toasted bread, just one bite of these makes you want to have more and more.

But this dish can’t be completed without additional rich burrata cheese. Then, sprinkle some herbs like pepper flakes or chives for a finishing touch. You can eat it on its own or with creamy horseradish sauce.

Who says crostini cannot be perfect with leftover steak? They surely haven’t checked this practical cooking guide:

Steak and Quinoa Bowl

Have you ever tried steak with quinoa? If not, this is your chance to combine your leftover steak with a quinoa bowl. Simply put, quinoa is a kind of grain with a nutty flavor. So, a quinoa bowl contains this grain and other meat or veggies.

Its recipe differs based on what you have in your fridge. And in this case, it’s steak. My favorite steak and quinoa bowl is Mediterranean style with creamy tzatziki sauce.

Steak Salad

This may not be an exciting choice, but it can promise you safety and stability since, obviously, nothing can go wrong with a salad.

All you need to do is reheat your steak and slice it into thin strips. Then, combine it with all the vegetables you have in your fridge. Drizzle some olive oil or sauce on top, and your fresh steak salad is done!

If you don’t know where to start with your steak salad, you can take this version as a suggestion:

Further Advice

To cook these dishes, you’ll need to reheat your leftover steak. There are multiple options, but my favorite ways are using an oven or air fryer. An air fryer is faster, but in terms of quality, the oven is better. So, it’s all yours to choose what method.

I hope, by reading this article, now you don’t have to worry about all the steak left uneaten in the fridge. If you think this is helpful, please share it with your relatives. And don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comment section below.