Whether you're meal planning or looking to use leftovers from last night's dinner, beef’s versatility allows you to make the most out of any meal by reinventing leftovers into an appetizing second (or even third) meal. Learn delicious ways to make beef go further by elevating leftovers with meal planning tips from our pro's.
What's better than one beef dish? Two beef dishes. Our roster of celebrity chefs share how to make one beef meal and turn the leftovers into a new, flavorful dish to enjoy the next day.
Pitmaster Rasheed Philips starts with a Classic Steak and Potato dinner and repurposes leftovers into filling Steak Breakfast Tacos with all the fixin's.
Chef Bricia Lopez makes a delicious, crispy Milanesa with Rustic Sauce and turns the leftovers into an easy Torta de Milanesa for the next day's lunch or dinner.
Chef Esther Choi begins with a Korean twist on BBQ Braised Brisket and makes speedy Brisket Japchae with the leftovers.
Chef Michael Schwartz creates Slow-Roasted Short Ribs and utilizes the leftovers for a crispy and gooey Short Rib Fontina Panini.
Chef Dawn Burrell starts with a Coconut Braised Short Rib recipe then uses the leftover beef to make a Short Rib Shito Fried Rice.
Chef Tim Hollingsworth grills a delicious Santa Maria Tri-Tip then maximizes the leftovers to make an open-faced Tri-Tip sandwich.
Chef Stephanie Izard makes a classic Beef and Broccoli then repurposes the leftovers to create Beef and Broccoli Steamed Buns that will be fun for the kids to help cook and eat.
Planning ahead in the kitchen saves time and helps make the most of your budget. Meal prepping and planning for leftovers is a cinch when you start out strong with perfectly prepared beef.
Reheating beef can be a hurdle for some with fear of drying out the meat. In order to keep the beef juicy, mix in a splash of low-sodium beef broth. Wrap the beef in a loosely wrapped foil packet or oven-safe pan covered in foil. Reheat in the oven at 350°F low and slow until the beef reaches a safe internal temperature.
Beef is delicious, nutritious and oh-so-easy to prepare. And affordable for your wallet too! Explore some budget-friendly recipes, leftover ideas and cooking tips to make the most out of any meal.