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What to Do With All Those Holiday Roast Leftovers

The holiday roast was delicious—but now you've got tons of leftovers. Here's what to make with them all.
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Romulo Yanes

That giant holiday roast was delicious, but now you're stuck with mounds of leftovers. From a meaty beef stock to a classic French dip sandwich, here's what to make with your roast leftovers.

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    Danny Kim
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    Roast Beef Stock

    Put those bones to good use! Homemade beef stock is richer and more flavorful than store-bought, adding lip-smacking depth to your soups, sauces, and braises. Make plenty—this freezes well.

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    Christina Holmes
    2/14

    Steak Tacos with Cilantro-Radish Salsa

    This salsa is crunchy and fresh. Just swap out leftover shredded brisket or roast beef for the steak.

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    Christina Holmes
    3/14

    Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    A little shredded beef nestled in with shredded Gruyère, Fontina, Swiss, and cheddar cheese? We're into it. The secret to making grilled cheese for a crowd: Turn on the oven (the standard skillet method is too labor-intensive). Then simply pop them on a baking sheet and cook.

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  • Image may contain Food Pork Ham and Pizza
    Cedric Angeles
    4/14

    Ham O’ Day with Rye Aioli

    Love a ham sandwich with mustard on rye? Those familiar flavors are reimagined in this easily achievable dish.

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    Ditte Isager
    5/14

    Quick Pomodoro Sauce

    A little shredded meat will beef up this simple tomato sauce. Make a double batch and use half on pasta. The other half goes in the freezer.

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    6/14

    Smoked Brisket Tortas

    Any leftover meat will work in this sandwich. It's the iceberg slaw that's key—crunchy, fresh, and spicy.

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    Alex Lau
    7/14

    Turkey Ramen

    Roasted a turkey? Make this. Went for red meat, instead? That works too.

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    8/14

    Steak and Arugula Salad

    Use leftover sliced meat for this bracing salad. Peppery and arugula and a mustardy vinaigrette act as a nice counter to the richness of the roast.

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    Romulo Yanes
    9/14

    Ham-and-Cheese Waffles

    These salty-and-sweet breakfast treats will make you wish you bought a bigger ham. No joke.

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    Christopher Baker
    10/14

    Quick Pork Pho

    A few spices (and a cool skillet move) turn store-bought broth into something deeply satisfying. Feel free to use whatever meat you've got on hand, and don't skimp on the rice noodles.

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Senior Associate Web Editor. When she’s not torturing herself by grinding coffee beans by hand and making her own butter, Rochelle writes about cooking techniques and seasonal eating for bonappetit.com. She comes to BA by way of a small farm in Central New York, where she worked as a farmhand ... Read More