10 Best Leftover Steak Recipes
Steak Fajitas
Transform your leftover steak into a sizzling Tex-Mex delight with these quick and flavorful fajitas.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
- 8 flour tortillas
- Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for serving

Cooking method:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add bell pepper and onion, sauté until tender.
- Mix in the sliced steak and fajita seasoning, cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Serve in warm tortillas with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Steak Fried Rice
A quick and satisfying dish, steak fried rice reinvents your leftovers with bold flavors and plenty of textures.

Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover steak, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
Cooking method:
- Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- Scramble the eggs, then add the peas and carrots, cooking until heated.
- Stir in the rice, soy sauce, and steak, cooking until everything is hot.
- Top with chopped green onions before serving.
Steak and Cheese Quesadillas
These steak and cheese quesadillas are a perfect blend of cheesy goodness and savory meat in a crunchy tortilla.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover steak, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salsa and sour cream for dipping

Cooking method:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle with cheese and steak slices, then top with another tortilla.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
- Slice into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream.
Steak and Potato Hash
Turn your leftovers into a hearty breakfast or brunch with this steak and potato hash.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover steak, diced
- 2 cups potatoes, cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking method:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add potatoes and cook until lightly browned and tender.
- Stir in onion and bell pepper, cooking until soft.
- Add the steak, salt, and pepper, cooking until heated through.
Steak and Blue Cheese Salad
For a refreshing yet filling meal, pair your steak with crisp greens and tangy blue cheese.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover steak, sliced
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Cooking method:
- Arrange salad greens on a plate.
- Top with sliced steak, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette before serving.
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers give a healthy twist to a classic sandwich, loaded with steak and cheese.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover steak, sliced
- 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cooking method:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté onions in olive oil until caramelized.
- Stuff each bell pepper half with steak slices and onions, top with cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until peppers are tender.
Garlic Steak Pasta
Combine the robust flavors of garlic and steak for a simple yet indulgent pasta dish.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover steak, sliced
- 12 oz pasta of choice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking method:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add steak to the garlic, cooking until warmed.
- Toss pasta with steak, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, and serve.
Steak and Mushroom Risotto
Indulge in a creamy and comforting steak and mushroom risotto, perfect for using up leftovers.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover steak, diced
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
Cooking method:
- Melt butter in a pan, sauté onion until translucent.
- Add mushrooms, cooking until soft.
- Stir in rice, gradually add broth while stirring until absorbed.
- Mix in the steak and Parmesan, cooking until creamy.
Steak Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Give your steak a vibrant twist with these delicious tacos packed with fresh avocado salsa.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover steak, sliced
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking method:
- Combine avocado, tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper for salsa.
- Warm tortillas and fill with sliced steak.
- Top with avocado salsa before serving.
Steak Stroganoff
Enjoy a comforting bowl of steak stroganoff, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover steak, sliced
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
Cooking method:
- Cook egg noodles as directed on package.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms in butter until soft.
- Add steak and broth, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream and serve over noodles.