When you’re like me, you in all probability have leftover corned beef after your St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Though it’s an American-Irish custom to make this dish, it’s one which we proceed to make yr after yr in our home.
Regardless of the way you make it (boil it, bake it, or cook dinner it in your air fryer), it tastes wonderful, however the leftovers can truly style even higher. And I don’t imply heating up the leftover meat and consuming it in the identical means you probably did on St. Patrick’s Day. As an alternative I’m speaking concerning the a number of methods which you can flip it into one thing new and scrumptious.
Corned beef is fairly versatile, so you should utilize it in some ways. Whether or not you need breakfast, lunch, or dinner concepts, there’s a recipe on the market that may provide help to profit from your leftovers. From sandwiches to casseroles, corned beef can add numerous taste and heartiness to your meals.
Right now I’ll share some simple and scrumptious methods to make use of up your leftover corned beef. You don’t want any fancy components or sophisticated steps, simply easy concepts that can assist you take advantage of out of what you have already got. Beneath I’ve listed a few of my favourite methods to take pleasure in leftover corned beef, and I hope you discover a number of recipes that you’ll take pleasure in as nicely.
Leftover Corned Beef Recipes
*A number of of the recipes don’t want any additional rationalization. Nonetheless, lots of the recipes have particular recipe directions and correlating ideas and methods. To view the precise recipe click on on the title of the recipe and it’ll take you to the entire article and printable recipe card.
Breakfast/Brunch Recipes
This can be a traditional means to make use of leftover corned beef. Simply chop it up with some diced potatoes, onions, and peppers, then fry every thing collectively till it’s crispy. Then high it with a fried egg for a hearty breakfast.
You possibly can add a pinch of paprika or scorching sauce if you happen to like somewhat warmth. I want to serve it with toast or a aspect of contemporary fruit to steadiness out the richness of the dish.
2. Corned Beef Breakfast Burritos
Combine chopped corned beef with scrambled eggs, cheese, and cooked & diced breakfast potatoes, then wrap all of it in a tortilla. I prefer to toast my burrito in a skillet in order that it holds collectively higher and it provides a crunchy ingredient to your breakfast.
Add some salsa or scorching sauce for somewhat kick, and also you’ve bought a filling breakfast that’s simple to tackle the go.
3. Corned Beef Omelette
Add chopped corned beef to an omelette together with cheese and veggies like onions, peppers, or spinach. It’s a easy means to make use of leftovers for breakfast or brunch. Serve with toast or hash browns on the aspect.
Appetizers/Facet Dish Recipes
4. Corned Beef Nachos
Layer tortilla chips with corned beef, cheese, after which your favourite nacho toppings like jalapeños, black beans, and olives. Bake till the cheese is melted, then add bitter cream, salsa, or guacamole on high. It’s a enjoyable means to make use of up leftovers for a celebration or informal dinner.
5. Corned Beef Quesadillas
Maintaining with the Mexican delicacies theme, flip your leftover corned beef into scrumptious quesadillas. Stuff tortillas with corned beef, cheese, and every other fillings you want, reminiscent of onions or bell peppers.
Then cook dinner them in a skillet till the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy. Serve with salsa, bitter cream, or guacamole on the aspect.
6. Corned Beef Fried Rice
Add chopped corned beef to leftover rice together with some veggies like peas, carrots, and inexperienced onions. Fry all of it along with a splash of soy sauce and/or a scrambled egg for a fast and engaging aspect dish or meal.
7. Corned Beef Mac and Cheese
Stir chopped leftover corned beef into your favourite mac and cheese recipe. It provides a pleasant savory taste and makes the dish much more filling. Attempt including some breadcrumbs on high and baking it for a crispy end.
Soup/Salad
8. Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup
Flip your St. Patrick’s Day leftovers right into a comforting soup by including chopped corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes to a pot of hen broth. Let it simmer till all of the flavors come collectively. Don’t neglect to season the soup with salt, pepper, after which add a bay leaf earlier than heating for additional taste.
9. Corned Beef Salad
Add chopped corned beef to a inexperienced salad along with your favourite veggies, cheese, and dressing. It’s an effective way to make use of leftovers in a lighter dish. You possibly can even add hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, and croutons for additional texture and taste.
Leftover Corned Beef Sandwiches
10. Reuben Sandwich
One in every of my favourite sandwiches to order at our native restaurant is a Reuben sandwich. Layers of corned beef with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island or Russian dressing on rye bread.
Grill it till the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. When you don’t have Russian dressing, you’ll be able to combine mayonnaise with a little bit of ketchup and relish instead.
*Attempt it with a bowl of chili and you’ll have a scrumptious and filling meal that may preserve you feeling full for hours.
11. Corned Beef Grilled Cheese
Not a fan of sauerkraut? No worries, you may make a modified Reuben sandwich which I merely name Corned Beef Grilled Cheese. Add slices of corned beef to a traditional grilled cheese sandwich for additional taste and heartiness.
Use a pointy cheddar or Swiss cheese and grill on buttered bread till golden brown. Serve with a aspect of Russian dressing, pickles or serve with tomato soup.
12. Corned Beef Sliders
Make mini sandwiches utilizing corned beef, cheese, after which add your favourite condiments. Serve them on small buns for a enjoyable and simple appetizer.
It’s also possible to brush the tops of the buns with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds earlier than baking for additional taste. (Use my Ham and Cheese Slider recipe has a tenet on how you can bake these leftover corned beef sliders).
Lunch/Dinner Recipes
13. Corned Beef Tacos
These tacos are a twist on the unique model through the use of corned beef as an alternative of the standard fillings.
Add some shredded cabbage, cheese, and a drizzle of spicy sauce (Sriracha sauce for me) for a fast and simple meal. You should use flour or corn tortillas and high with a squeeze of lime and contemporary cilantro for added freshness.
14. Reuben Pizza
Positive you could possibly use corned beef as a topping for home made pizza, however it’s even higher while you make a Reuben Pizza. Add somewhat sauerkraut and cheese after which drizzle the highest with Russian dressing for a singular twist.
15. Stuffed Peppers
As an alternative of floor beef or floor turkey use diced corned beef to make your favourite stuffed bell pepper recipe. Don’t have numerous corned beef to work with? No downside! Flip this Floor Turkey Stuffed Peppers Recipe that’s designed for 2 individuals into your new, favourite, leftover corned beef recipe.
Use corned beef because the filling for traditional pot pie. Add some veggies like carrots, celery and peas, after which combine with gravy. Pour the filling right into a baking dish after which high with pie crust or biscuits. Bake till the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
17. Corned Beef Pasta
Toss chopped corned beef with cooked pasta, veggies, after which in a creamy sauce like Alfredo or a easy garlic butter sauce. You possibly can even add some grated Parmesan or Swiss cheese on high for additional taste. This makes for a fast and comforting dinner that takes little time to arrange.
18. Corned Beef Shepherd’s Pie
Use corned beef as an alternative of floor meat in a shepherd’s pie. Layer it with veggies like peas and carrots, then high with mashed potatoes. Put it within the oven to bake till golden and bubbly. Identical to when making corned beef pasta you’ll be able to even sprinkle somewhat cheese on high for added taste.
Leftover Corned Beef Recipes
There you’ve it, 18 inventive methods to make use of your leftover corned beef. With all these choices, you might even discover a new favourite recipe (or two).
Whether or not you’re within the temper for one thing hearty or gentle, there’s a recipe right here that’ll match the invoice. So don’t let that corned beef go to waste, as an alternative, flip it into one thing scrumptious!
And if you happen to don’t have time to place your leftovers to good use, freeze the meat in an air-tight container. It’s going to final for as much as 3 months. Simply you should definitely label the container earlier than freezing.
Take pleasure in!
Mary and Jim
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