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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Easy Leftover Roast Beef Stroganoff

    Published: Oct 5, 2021 · Modified: Jan 25, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 14 Comments

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    An easy leftover roast beef stroganoff recipe, delicious with egg noodles or rice! On the table in just 30 minutes!

    It's creamy and indulgent, quick to make, and best of all it's a great recipe for using up leftover roast beef from your Sunday roast! If you don't have any leftover roast beef, don't worry, it can also be made with steak!

    Leftover roast beef stroganoff in a pan with a bowl of rice.
    Leftover roast beef stroganoff

    My family loves slow cooker roast beef for Sunday lunch, but I always end up with loads of leftovers (bearing in mind I serve it with ALL the trimmings - polenta roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, and about 5 different vegetables)!

    Whilst beef sandwiches are great (with plenty of salad cream), this easy beef stroganoff is the perfect recipe for using up leftover sliced roast beef!

    👩‍🍳 Love stroganoff? Try my chicken and mushroom stroganoff next!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make leftover roast beef stroganoff
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    This is the best leftover roast beef stroganoff recipe!

    • Uses up leftover roast beef.
    • Quick and easy to make.
    • Creamy and indulgent.
    • Freezer-friendly.
    • Can also be made with steak instead of leftover roast beef.

    🛒 Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make leftover roast beef stroganoff.
    • Leftover Roast Beef - I usually roast a topside of beef, but any leftover beef joint would be fine to use. You'll need about 700g.
    • Mushrooms - chestnut or white mushrooms.
    • Onion - finely chopped.
    • Garlic - 2 cloves, fonely chopped.
    • Olive Oil - for frying the onions and galric. A regular light olive oil is fine.
    • Tomato Puree - you'll need 1 tablespoon.
    • Beef Stock - from a stock pot or cube.
    • Smoked Paprika
    • Dijon Mustard
    • Dried Italian Herbs
    • Creme Fraiche - or soured cream.
    • Parsley - freshly chopped to sprinkle on as a garnish.

    🔪 How to make leftover roast beef stroganoff

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    1. Heat the oil in a frying pan and gently fry the onions and garlic over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
    2. Turn the heat up and add in the sliced mushrooms (and fresh steak strips if you don't have any leftover roast beef - see top tips below), and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
    3. Stir in the beef stock, tomato puree, smoked paprika, dijon mustard, and dried herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes on a low heat.
    4. Stir in the creme fraiche (or soured cream) and leftover roast beef (which you will need to cut into strips). Simmer for 5 minutes and serve with parsley.
    Step by step photo instructions for making leftover roast beef stroganoff.

    💭 Top tips

    • If you don't have any leftover roast beef, slice 2 medium-sized steaks into strips and add them to the pan at the same time as the mushrooms.
    • If you have any vegetables left over from your Sunday roast, serve them alongside the stroganoff to stretch the meal out further!

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Beef stroganoff is delicious served with rice, egg noodles, and even Parmentier potatoes!

    A side of green vegetables usually goes down well too, like my roasted Tenderstem broccoli, or oven-roasted Brussels Sprouts!

    📖 Variations

    • Use leftover roast pork or chicken instead of beef.
    • Make a healthy beef stroganoff by replacing the creme fraiche or sour cream with half-fat creme fraiche.
    • If I'm serving this to my kids, I hold the parsley (they don't like their food sprinkled with 'green stuff' apparently). Put the chopped parsley into a small bowl on the table, and then it's there for those who do want the green adornment!
    Creamy beef and mushroom stroganoff.

    🥡 Storage

    Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated until piping hot in the microwave!

    Leftovers can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

    ❓ FAQs

    Can you freeze leftover roast beef?

    Yes! Let the beef cool to room temperature before wrapping it in clingfilm and foil and placing it in your freezer for up to 3 months.

    How long is leftover roast beef good for?

    USDA recommends using cooked beef within 3 to 4 days.

    😋Related recipes

    More quick and easy dinner recipes to try!

    • Leftover Chicken Tacos
    • Leftover Chicken Curry
    • Easy Pork Stroganoff
    • Slow Cooker Hunters Chicken
    • Creamy Sausage Pasta
    • Scone Pizza

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    Leftover roast beef stroganoff with parsley.
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    Easy Leftover Roast Beef Stroganoff

    An easy leftover roast beef stroganoff recipe, delicious served with egg noodles or rice! Made in just 30 minutes!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine British
    Keyword easy beef stroganoff, healthy beef stroganoff, leftover roast beef stroganoff
    Prep Time 8 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 28 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 364kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

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    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Onion peeled and finely chopped
    • 2 Garlic Cloves peeled and finely chopped
    • 200 g Chestnut Mushrooms sliced
    • 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
    • 300 ml Beef Stock
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
    • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs
    • 200 ml Creme Fraiche or soured cream
    • 700 g Leftover Roast Beef cut into strips
    • 2 tablespoon Parsley chopped

    Instructions

    • Heat the oil in a frying pan and gently fry the onions and garlic over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
    • Turn the heat up and add in the sliced mushrooms (and fresh steak strips if you don't have any leftover roast beef - see top tips below), and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
    • Stir in the beef stock, tomato puree, smoked paprika, dijon mustard and dried herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes on a low heat.
    • Stir in the creme fraiche (or soured cream) and leftover roast beef. Simmer for 5 minutes and serve with the chopped parsley.

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • If you don't have any leftover roast beef, slice 2 medium size steaks into strips and add them to the pan at the same time as the mushrooms.
    • If you have any vegetables left over from your Sunday roast, serve them alongside the stroganoff to stretch the meal out further!
     
    Variations:
    • Use leftover roast pork or chicken instead of beef.
    • Make a healthy stroganoff by replacing the creme fraiche or soured cream with half fat creme fraiche.
    • If I'm serving this to my kids, I hold the parsley (they don't like their food sprinkled with 'green stuff' apparently). Put the chopped parsley into a small bowl on the table, and then it's there for those who do want the green adornment!
     
    Storage:
    Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated until piping hot in the microwave! Leftovers can also be frozen.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Leftover Roast Beef Stroganoff
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    364
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    18
    g
    28
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    50
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    100
    mg
    33
    %
    Sodium
     
    2854
    mg
    124
    %
    Potassium
     
    969
    mg
    28
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    10
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    43
    g
    86
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1052
    IU
    21
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    84
    mg
    102
    %
    Calcium
     
    522
    mg
    52
    %
    Iron
     
    5
    mg
    28
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Beth

      October 06, 2021 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! I can't wait to try it. I have never heard of chestnut mushrooms.

      Reply
    2. Katherine

      October 06, 2021 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      This lovely rich stroganoff is such a great way to use up leftover roast beef!

      Reply
    3. Gina

      October 06, 2021 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      Excellent use of leftover roast beef! Love when a meal can be totally repurposed and it doesn't just taste like leftovers. This fit the bill!

      Reply
    4. Lisa Huff

      October 06, 2021 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and a great way to use up leftover beef! Win win!

      Reply
    5. Natalie

      October 06, 2021 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      I always have some beef leftovers from Sunday dinner. I usually make a plain sandwich, which is boring. But this is a great idea. Thanks! Looks delicious. I'll definitely make this.

      Reply
    6. Charlene Yount

      January 18, 2022 at 2:18 am

      The flavor was great but there wasn't any sauce. The beef broth cooked off while it simmered. What did I do wrong?

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        January 19, 2022 at 2:41 pm

        Maybe the heat was slightly too high? A splash of water would probably have worked.

        Reply
    7. Lisa

      April 22, 2022 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is fantastic! I’m always looking for interesting ways to use up leftover meat and this was a great find. Really quick and easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely do it again

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        April 22, 2022 at 12:26 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it Lisa!

        Reply
    8. Jean

      May 03, 2022 at 5:03 am

      5 stars
      Lovely recipe, easy n tasty

      Reply
    9. Gary

      May 14, 2022 at 7:03 pm

      Really enjoyed this, added a splash of red wine and fresh herbs from the garden. Used leftover gravy from Sunday lunch. Highly recommend. Thank you Beth.

      Reply
    10. Kathy

      June 21, 2022 at 3:46 am

      5 stars
      Excellent stroganoff. I used leftover steak that we had grilled. My sauce was a bit thin (I let it simmer covered until the beef was tender) so I made a beurre manie (equal parts butter and flour) and added it to thicken. Sour cream stirred in last.

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        June 21, 2022 at 6:19 am

        Glad you enjoyed it Kathy!

        Reply
    11. Kim

      January 25, 2023 at 1:11 am

      5 stars
      Excellent!

      Reply

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