Skip to content

Top Navigation

Southern Living Southern Living
  • Food and Recipes
  • Culture and Lifestyle
  • Style
  • Holidays & Occasions
  • Home
  • Gardening Ideas
  • News
  • Video

Profile Menu

Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living Books this link opens in a new tab
Login
Subscribe
Pin FB

Explore Southern Living

Southern Living Southern Living
  • Explore

    Explore

    • The Best New Haircuts to Try in 2022

      The Best New Haircuts to Try in 2022

      Here are the haircuts you'll be seeing everywhere this year. Read More
    • How to Season a Cast-Iron Skillet

      How to Season a Cast-Iron Skillet

      Learn how to season this Southern kitchen staple in five easy steps. Read More
    • 50 Thoughtful Messages for a Meaningful Thank You Note

      50 Thoughtful Messages for a Meaningful Thank You Note

      Not sure what to write in a thank you card? Here's how to show your gratitude with a handwritten note. Read More
  • Food and Recipes

    Food and Recipes

    See All Food and Recipes
    4 Easy Ways to Tell if an Egg Has Gone Bad

    4 Easy Ways to Tell if an Egg Has Gone Bad

    It’s not all in the senses, but they sure can help.
    • Recipes
    • Quick and Easy Dinner
    • Kitchen Assistant
    • Casserole
    • Holiday and Occasion Food
    • Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Desserts
    • Healthy and Light
    • Side Dishes
    • Party Food and Drink
    • Appetizers
    • Meat
    • Breakfast
    • BBQ
    • Drinks
    • What's Cooking
  • Culture and Lifestyle

    Culture and Lifestyle

    See All Culture and Lifestyle
    70 Cute and Funny Nicknames For Your Best Friends

    70 Cute and Funny Nicknames For Your Best Friends

    Let your besties know how much they mean to you with one of these unique nicknames.
    • Quotes and Sayings
    • Biscuits and Jam Podcast
    • Travel
    • Pets
    • Healthy Living
    • Coastal Living
  • Style

    Style

    See All Style
    The Coziest Winter Nail Colors for January 2022

    The Coziest Winter Nail Colors for January 2022

    The beginning of a new year often has us all feeling like starting off fresh by taking on better habits, getting rid of old ones, and—most commonly—changing up our look. While others are hitting the squats and going into the salon for a pixie cut, why not start slow and steady with a cozy winter manicure in a color that feels new to you? It takes only a little courage to step outside your usual OPI Lincoln Park After Dark or Essie Bordeaux, which is all you need to kick 2022 off on a fanciful foot.  From new wintry takes on classic dark nail colors to unique pops of color that'll have you feeling the opposite of boring, these are the best nail colors to try this January and tick off all the way into spring. 
    • Beauty
    • Hair
    • Fashion
    • Short Hairstyles
    • Nails
    • Medium Hairstyles
    • Skincare
    • Long Hairstyles
  • Holidays & Occasions

    Holidays & Occasions

    See All Holidays & Occasions
    • Thanksgiving
    • Gifts
    • Christmas
    • Mother's Day
    • Hanukkah
    • New Year's
    • Easter
    • Mardi Gras
    • 4th of July
    • Weddings
  • Home

    Home

    See All Home
    16 Kitchen Design Trends Southern Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2022

    16 Kitchen Design Trends Southern Designers Predict Will Be Everywhere in 2022

    There's no denying how the pandemic fundamentally changed the world—including how we live (and work) inside our homes. An overall trend toward celebrating the history and originality of our homes is displacing ultramodern aesthetics and sharp lines as we all look to create cozier, colorful, more personalized spaces that better suit our lifestyles. We're turning away from big-box stores and toward vintage items—first, out of necessity due to supply-chain issues, and now, for design reasons—to add charm and character to every room in the house, including the kitchen. Here, interior designers from around the South share their predictions for what's trending in kitchen design for 2022 and beyond.
    • Home Decor Ideas
    • Idea Houses
    • Kitchen Design
    • Before & After Photos
    • Bathroom Design
    • Curb Appeal
    • Bedroom Design
    • DIY Home Decor
    • Color Palettes & Paint
    • House Plans & Builders
    • Inspired Communities
  • Gardening Ideas

    Gardening Ideas

    See All Gardening Ideas
    If You Keep Finding Ladybugs in Your House, Here's What You Need to Know

    If You Keep Finding Ladybugs in Your House, Here's What You Need to Know

    Plus a few strategies for keeping them out-of-doors
    • Container Gardening
    • Gardening Flowers
    • Fruit, Vegetable & Herb Gardens
    • Garden Pests
    • Plant Guides A-Z
    • Indoor Plants
    • Fall Plants
    • Landscaping Ideas
    • The Grumpy Gardener
  • News

    News

    See All News
    • Celebrities
    • Local News
  • Video

Profile Menu

Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletters
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout

More

  • Give a Gift Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living Books this link opens in a new tab
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. Southern Living
  2. Food and Recipes
  3. Meat
  4. Beef
  5. Steak
  6. Easy and Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Steak

Easy and Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Steak

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Assistant Editor and Writer for Southern Living
By Kaitlyn Yarborough Updated April 07, 2022
Skip gallery slides
FB
Steak-and-Bell Pepper Salad
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

You know how the saying goes: One man's trash is another man's treasure. Well, that's how we feel about leftovers. At first glance, leftovers might look boring—but looks can be deceiving. If you get creative, leftover meat mains can be turned into cold-cut sandwiches, casseroles, pizza toppings, taco fillings, and much, much more. All it takes is a little imagination and a couple extra ingredients to turn leftover steak into another filling dinner. In fact, some of our favorite steak recipes can be made with last night's sirloin, flank, or ribeye.

We've rounded up a variety of delicious ways to use your leftover steak to make everything from fajitas to dinner salads. Skip the steak-cooking step in these recipes, or add steak to a previously-meatless recipe. You're set with a steak dinner, reimagined. Start with our crowd-pleasing Seared Steak-and-Field Pea Salad one night, and be set for the rest of the week. 

Start Slideshow

1 of 13

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Seared Steak-and-Field Pea Salad

Seared Steak-and-Field Pea Salad
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Seared Steak-and-Field Pea Salad

Jazz up leftover flank steak by throwing it into this field pea salad. Charred vegetables and a simple vinaigrette will have you forgetting that it's leftovers for dinner.

1 of 13

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 13

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Sheet Pan Nachos

Sheet Pan Nachos
Credit: Greg DuPree

Recipe: Sheet Pan Nachos

Skip the ground beef and use leftover steak as the meat for these sheet pan nachos.

2 of 13

3 of 13

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Steak-and-Bell Pepper Salad

Steak-and-Bell Pepper Salad
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners

Recipe: Steak-and-Bell Pepper Salad

A crisp bed of arugula, crunchy baby bell peppers, and crumbly blue cheese will dress up your leftover flank steak into an unrecognizable, absolutely delicious new creation.

3 of 13

Advertisement

4 of 13

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Easy Steak Fajitas

Easy Steak Fajitas
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Easy Steak Fajitas

Dress up your leftover flank steak with a caramelized onion-and-bell pepper mix and all the fixings. Everyone can customize their fajitas with toppings like fresh cilantro, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. Tip: Pick up pre-sliced veggies at the grocery store to save time.

4 of 13

5 of 13

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Ancho-Chile Flank Steak and Sweet Potato Tacos

Ancho-Chile Flank Steak and Sweet Potato Tacos
Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Ancho-Chile Flank Steak and Sweet Potato Tacos

You never imagined you'd be putting roasted sweet potatoes in a taco, right? Well, think again!

5 of 13

6 of 13

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Burrito Bowls

Burrito Bowls
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Burrito Bowls

Weeknights call for recipes with customizable ingredients—so everyone can get exactly what they want. Slice up your leftover steak and serve it over these easy Tex-Mex bowls.

6 of 13

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 13

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Sheet Pan Flank Steak, Greens, and Yukon Gold Fries

Sheet Pan Flank Steak, Greens, and Yukon Gold Fries
Credit: Greg DuPree

Recipe: Sheet Pan Flank Steak, Greens, and Yukon Gold Fries

Keep things easy with a classic trio of steak, roasted potatoes, and greens. (In this case, sautéed curly kale.) Just skip cooking the steak, and use your leftover stash instead.

7 of 13

8 of 13

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa

Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa
Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa

The trick to making chopped steak feel fresh: crunchy summer salsa. Skip the slow-cooker step, and use your leftover beef instead.

8 of 13

9 of 13

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Grilled Steak Salad with Walnut Dressing

Grilled Steak Salad with Walnut Dressing
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipe: Grilled Steak Salad with Walnut Dressing

If you already have leftover steak on hand, this hearty salad recipe will come together even quicker.

9 of 13

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 13

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad

Quick-Pickled Cukes
Credit: Photo: Jacob Snavely

Recipe: Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad

Serve leftover steak over a bed of Quick-Pickled Cukes for a refreshing meal. 

10 of 13

11 of 13

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Pepper Steak

Pepper Steak
Credit: Southern Living

Recipe: Pepper Steak

Leftover steak will go much farther when combined with pepper ands onions served over a bed of rice.

11 of 13

12 of 13

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry

Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry
Credit: Greg DuPree

Recipe: Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry

You won't believe this meal was whipped up with last night's steak. A mixture of jalapeño peppers, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce coats Brussels sprouts and leftover beef (thinly sliced and tossed into the skillet just before eating).

12 of 13

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 13

FB
Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print

Beef-and-Asparagus Bundles

Beef-and-Asparagus Bundles
Credit: Ralph Lee Anderson

Recipe: Beef-and-Asparagus Bundles

We've been known to elevate this fan-favorite appetizer recipe by using cold, sliced steak instead of deli roast beef. Garlic-and-herb cheese is the cool, creamy touch that pulls the bundles together.

13 of 13

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By Kaitlyn Yarborough

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 13 Seared Steak-and-Field Pea Salad
    2 of 13 Sheet Pan Nachos
    3 of 13 Steak-and-Bell Pepper Salad
    4 of 13 Easy Steak Fajitas
    5 of 13 Ancho-Chile Flank Steak and Sweet Potato Tacos
    6 of 13 Burrito Bowls
    7 of 13 Sheet Pan Flank Steak, Greens, and Yukon Gold Fries
    8 of 13 Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa
    9 of 13 Grilled Steak Salad with Walnut Dressing
    10 of 13 Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad
    11 of 13 Pepper Steak
    12 of 13 Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-Fry
    13 of 13 Beef-and-Asparagus Bundles

    Share & More

    Tweet Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print
    Southern Living

    Magazines & More

    Learn More

    • About Us
    • Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
    • Books from Southern Living
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Content Licensing this link opens in a new tab
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    MeredithSouthern Living is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. Southern Living is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporationthis link opens in a new tab All Rights Reserved. Southern Living may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright Southern Living. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.southernliving.com

    Sign in

    View image

    Easy and Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Steak
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.