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What to Do With Leftover Steak

Have leftover grilled steak on hand? Here's how to turn it into dinner all week long.

By Joe Sevier

May 31, 2016

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Anna Stockwell
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Grilled Steak, Vegetable, and Quinoa Salad with Yogurt-Tahini Dressing
The tangy, nutty dressing brings this dish together. Have grilled vegetable leftovers as well? Add them to the salad in place of the fennel and tomatoes.
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2/15
Vietnamese-Style Spaghetti Squash “Noodle” Bowls with Skirt Steak
Slice steak as thinly as possible for this grain-free "noodle" bowl that's as good served cold as it is warm.
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Photo by Sang An
3/15
Grilled Steak Sandwiches with Marinated Watercress, Onion, and Tomato Salad
Layered on toasted bread with a crisp watercress and tomato salad, this steak sandwich is a fresh, summery take on a classic.
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Danny Kim
4/15
Steak Salad with Herbs
This recipe will also make use of grilled corn and eggplant, but feel free to toss in whatever veggies you have on hand.
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José Picayo
5/15
Steak Picadillo Soft Tacos
To reheat pre-cooked steak for these tacos, toss the chopped meat into the tomato-chile sauce for the last two minutes of cooking, or until it's warmed through.
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6/15
Grilled Steak Panzanella Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette
Bites of crispy grilled bread soak up the bright tomato vinaigrette in this meat lover's take on a classic Italian dish. Make sure to bring the steak to room temperature before adding to the salad.
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Christina Holmes
7/15
Bibimbap at Home
When making this dish with steak that's already cooked, bring the bulgogi marinade to a simmer in a shallow pan. Using tongs, dredge slices of steak through the marinade just to warm through.
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John Kernick
8/15
Swap out the brisket in this hash for cooked, diced steak and proceed with the recipe as written.

Christina Holmes
9/15
Steak Tacos with Cilantro-Radish Salsa
A spicy radish salsa sets these incredible carne asada tacos apart.
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10/15
Korean-Style Grain Bowls with Spicy Marinated Steak
Treat the marinade in this recipe like a dressing and toss slices of cooked steak in it before building the rest of the bowl.
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Travis Rathbone
11/15
Cheesesteak Sliders
Slice cooked steak as thinly as possible and toss into the pan with the peppers and onions for about 30 seconds, until just warmed through, before adding the cheese and building the sandwich.
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Chris Morocco
12/15
Brussels Sprouts and Steak Stir-Fry
Brussels sprouts in a stir-fry? Trust us.
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Photo by Alex Lau
13/15
Open-Face Steak Sandwich with Parmesan Dressing
Layer slices of room-temperature steak over toasted bread with arugula and a bright lemon–Parmesan dressing.
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Romulo Yanes
14/15
Seared Steak Lettuce Cups
For something lighter, mix sliced steak with a piquant cucumber salad and Asian chile sauce, then wrap in tender lettuce leaves.
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Photo by Kana Okada
15/15
Steak and Eggs Rancheros
Lentils stand in for the usual pinto or black beans in this hearty yet healthy breakfast. To rewarm the steak before slicing, place in a 450º oven for 5 to 10 minutes and then sear in a hot pan on the stovetop for 30 to 60 seconds per side.
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Following stints at StarChefs and Saveur, Joe joined Epicurious in 2016 where he’s written about how to make the very best biscuits, the singularity of third-culture cooking, and the ultimate cream cheese frosting. Currently, he works across both BA and Epi as the senior SEO editor for cooking stories, which ... Read More

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