16 Leftover Roast Beef Recipes That Will Make You Glad You've Got Extras

Got leftover roast beef sitting in your fridge? Whether it’s from a cozy Sunday dinner, a holiday feast or last night’s dinner party, there’s no reason to let those flavorful slices go to waste. These recipes take advantage of cooked beef, whether it’s deli-style or carved right off the roast, and turn it into easy meals ranging from hearty sandwiches and comforting soups to fresh pasta salads and tasty game-day snack platters.

Skip the heavy prepwork and use up your stock of roast beef by making these warm roast beef sandwiches. Lay the beef on soft hamburger buns with alternating slices of provolone and American cheese and a spoonful of homemade spicy horseradish mayo. Warm them until the the cheese is melted and your guests are hungry.

Breakfast get an upgrade with cubed roast beef in a classic steak-and-eggs dish. Toss the cubes in a pan with bacon, potatoes, onions, Brussels sprouts and a hit of Sriracha. Top with over-easy eggs on a slice of crusty bread.

Keep a couple of tubes of biscuit dough on hand to whip up this easy dish any time you have roast beef to use up. Start by caramelizing onions and combing them with shredded Cheddar, finely chopped beef and garlic powder. Spoon the mixture into a piece of biscuit dough, ball it up and pack into a Bundt pan to create a cheesy pull-apart bread that you won’t be able to stop eating.

Leftover beef adds tasty protein to this bright, veggie-packed salad. Crisp-tender asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes and garlic-infused olive oil give each bite a fresh and springy flavor profile. A hint of lemon and chili pepper flakes round out the dish and add a bit of kick.

Think of this as French onion soup meets cheesy roast beef sandwiches. Half slices in a loaf of crusty rye bread create pockets to load in juicy roast beef, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions and creamy Thousand Island dressing. Bake it until golden and toasty, then let everyone pull off sandwiches until it all disappears.

Skip the hours of simmering bones and still get a soul-warming bowl of rich beef pho. Roast beef slices stand in for thin-sliced steak, soaking up the fragrant broth. Add your favorite toppings, like bean sprouts, basil and sliced jalapeño to create this cozy shortcut meal.

Turn Sunday roast leftovers into the ultimate party bite. Golden, puffed Yorkshire puddings hold slices of roast beef and a pile of jammy onions, giving all the flavors of a roast dinner in bite-sized form. They’re elegant enough for entertaining but easy enough for a weeknight treat.

A fusion of Italian beef sandwiches and Tex-Mex comfort food, these quesadillas are melty, meaty bliss. Roast beef is layered inside flour tortillas with provolone cheese and fire-roasted bell peppers. Serve with giardiniera relish or salsa, depending on what mood you’re in.

This recipe walks you through making a killer roast beef from scratch, but you can skip right to step 6 if you have roast beef on hand already. Jazz up some store bought kaiser rolls with melted butter, caraway seeds and pretzel salt to add some crunch, then top with a simple, homemade horseradish sauce. If you have jus, dip each slice of the beef in it before adding to to the bun and serve with finely shaved onion.

Take a cue from Jeff and pile your nachos high with roast beef that's been kissed with barbecue sauce, sharp Cheddar, French-fried onions and pickled cherry peppers. A few dollops of sweet and tangy honey horseradish crema dotted on top give each bite a creamy finish.

This warm bowl of comfort combines Japanese soba noodles with tender beef slices for a quick, nourishing meal. A light, savory broth brings it all together with fresh scallions and a touch of soy. It’s hearty enough for dinner but won’t weigh you down.

These sliders are pure comfort food with a hint of unexpected flavors. Slice a store-bought package of dinner rolls in half horizontally, then pile them high with roast beef and shredded cheese. A homemade provolone spread melts to gooey deliciousness as the sliders warm in the oven under a blanket of spicy Parmesan butter.

Sometimes simple is best. A hearty roll, a few slices of beef, and a swipe of homemade horseradish mayo is all you need. Top it with quick-pickled onions, a slice of ripe tomato and a handful of pepper arugula and dig in.

Enjoy a light but tasty meal that’s packed with protein with this simple pasta salad. Toss cooked orecchiette pasta with mozzarella, marinated artichoke hearts, sweet peppers and a few handfuls of fresh, peppery arugula. Slices of roast beef nestle into every bite, adding a heartiness to this refreshing dish that works any time of year.

All the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak, baked in easy, grab-and-go muffin tin cups. Roast beef, peppers, onions and cheese get layered into biscuit dough and baked until gooey. If American cheese is more your style, feel free to swap it in for the provolone.