15 Leftover Beef Tenderloin Recipes to Sink Your Teeth Into (2024)

Beef tenderloin is a succulent and tender meat extravagance. It’s often used to make dishes for special occasions.

What do you do with leftovers, though? Surely, no one wants to see such lean, flavorful cuts of beef go to waste.

Don’t worry!

I won’t allow that to happen with these 15 leftover beef tenderloin recipes.

From nourishing salads to sumptuous dinners to hearty soups, there’s at least one dish for every meal, season, and event.

Now you have a wide array of dishes to choose from, so let’s get down to business!

1. Beef Tenderloin, Cranberry, and Pear Salad

Try this salad if you’re wondering what to make with leftover beef tenderloin.

This recipe is ideal for when you want a healthy, fresh, flavorful salad for lunch or a light dinner.

Make a bed for the tenderloin with crisp baby greens, sweet pear wedges, and tart cranberries. For a nutty, earthy flavor, top with a crumble of toasted pecans and goat cheese.

You can toss the salad in your choice of dressing, but I highly recommend using the honey mustard dressing from this recipe.

It simply raises the salad’s flavor profile above and beyond expectations.

2. Homemade Pho Soup with Beef Tenderloin

Pho is an extraordinarily beautiful Vietnamese soup that’s made from a wholesome, savory beef broth, tender slices of meat, and chewy noodles.

The soup broth is everything and then some – especially when you add some pho sauces to further enhance!

It’s light yet full of complex flavors from herbs and spices like ginger, star anise, and cinnamon. (Or any other pho toppings you might enjoy!).

It also has a subtle richness from the beef.

The chewiness of the noodles complements the tender beef tenderloin, and both carry the flavors of the broth so well.

Honestly, every mouthful will keep you wanting more.

Who knew Vietnamese Pho could be so addictive?

3. One-Pot Leftover Beef Tenderloin Stew

Looking for a cozy midweek meal that requires little effort and time to prepare? You should try this one-pot leftover beef tenderloin stew.

Most of the flavors in this dish come from basic pantry items, such as tomato paste, beef stock, Dijon mustard, onion, and garlic.

Carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, and frozen peas bring richness and texture to the stew. Yum!

The lean beef tenderloin soaks up all of these flavors, resulting in a well-rounded dish.

You can serve with a bowl of plain white rice, a basic salad, a crusty loaf of bread or any of these other great beef stew sides!

4. Roasted Beef Tenderloin With Arugula Salad

You have some leftovers from your roast beef tenderloin dinner, and you’re not in the mood to cook again.

No worries!

Aside from reheating the beef, you won’t have to come near the stove preparing this recipe.

In a mixing bowl, combine the arugula, green olives, cherry tomatoes, and radishes with the lemon and orange juice.

Place the salad on a plate and season with salt and pepper to taste as well as a shaving of parmesan.

Thinly slice the tenderloin and serve alongside the salad with a pinch of coarse salt.

Bon appétit!

5. Carne Asada Fries

Carne Asada fries are basically loaded fries with a Mexican twist.

Because the recipe doesn’t call for a specific type of steak, I often cut leftover beef tenderloin into cubes or thin slices to make a fun, delicious but quick dinner.

The best part?

I don’t have to prepare any of the ingredients myself. I use pre-shredded cheese, store-bought guacamole, sour cream, store-bought salsa, frozen fries, and pickled jalapenos.

Then, it’s just a matter of combining everything to make these fully loaded fries.

Could this even be a unique by obvious side dish for carne asada itself?

6. Coffee-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin Crostini

If you want to serve your family an appetizer they’ll talk about for days, this coffee-rubbed beef tenderloin crostini is the way to go.

The decadent, bitter flavors of the coffee and cocoa were perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the caramelized onions and tenderloins.

Normally, this recipe can take up to 11 hours to complete, but here’s a quick cheat sheet:

You can thinly slice the leftover beef tenderloin, then marinate it for about 30 minutes.

This way, you can enjoy the full flavor profile of this dish without having to spend all day preparing it.

7. Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

These Philly cheesesteak sliders are to die for!

In under 15 minutes, you can create these lip-smacking Philly cheesesteak sliders using your juicy leftover beef tenderloin, sweet onions, slightly bitter bell pepper, and melted Swiss cheese.

Build the sliders with these delicious ingredients in buttery bread rolls for a beefy, cheesy dinner with friends and family.

Now you know what to do with leftover beef tenderloin!

8/ Steak and Quinoa Bowl

Are you looking for a simple, healthy dish that’s both delicious and visually appealing? This steak and quinoa bowl is for you.

Picture this:

Other than cooking the quinoa and sweet potatoes, you only need to toss the juicy, tender meat and crunchy, fresh vegetables in a bowl with a tangy vinaigrette.

This delicious bowl is chock-full of fibers, protein, and nutritious carbs that’ll keep you satisfied whether you eat it for lunch or dinner.

9. Korean-Style Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps

With the beef tenderloin already cooked, all you have to do is chop the carrots and scallions as well as make the gochujang sauce.

Serve it all with lettuce on a serving board and let everyone make their own lettuce wraps.

This unconventional eating method will add a fun twist to your dinner. Each of your family members will be able to choose the ingredients they like and make their wraps with the flavors they like.

Trust me,

You’ll have everyone assembling lettuce wraps faster than they can eat.

10. Leftover Beef Goulash

Whenever I have leftover roast beef tenderloin, I make this leftover beef goulash recipe.

It’s an easy, quick, and highly nutritious dish that’s packed with savory-sweet flavor.

The cool thing is:

You only need three ingredients: the leftover beef, an onion, and a can of gravy. You’ll add it all to a pan and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

Serve the goulash with that leftover brown rice you made earlier in the week and steamed broccoli to complete the meal.

11. Classic Beef Stroganoff With Tenderloin

If you’re looking for leftover beef tenderloin ideas, you have to try this Russian delicacy.

It’s usually made with affordable ingredients, such as ground beef. You can elevate it with the beef tenderloin, though.

This dish is a combination of umami mushrooms and savory beef, topped with a rich, creamy gravy,

Served on a bed of noodles, even picky eaters will enjoy this dish!

12. Thai Red Curry Beef Tenderloin Skillet

With a pack of pre-made red curry paste and leftover beef tenderloin, this Thai red curry beef recipe is a scrumptious weeknight dinner to warm you up in the winter.

There isn’t much to it other than chopping up some vegetables and combining all of the ingredients in one skillet.

As the curry simmers, all the rich flavors from each ingredient will infuse together to create a boldly spicy, creamy flavor profile.

To avoid overcooking, add the beef tenderloin near the end of the cooking time, and garnish with lime wedges and basil leaves.

13. Beef Tenderloin Panzanella Salad

Sometimes all you need for lunch is a hearty plate of salad to keep you light but satisfied. That’s exactly what this beef tenderloin Panzanella does.

Basically,

This dish is a steak salad, but it has more colors and complex flavors.

Garlicky bread, sharp onions, peppery watercress, and candy-like cherry tomatoes form a bed of summer flavors that soften the tenderloin’s savory flavor.

Believe me, you won’t look at salads the same way after you try this recipe.

14. Leftover Beef Tenderloin Street Tacos

Take a break from heavy dinners that require a lot of preparation with this simple, melt-in-your-mouth street taco recipe.

Start by thinly slicing the leftover beef tenderloin, half an onion, and as much cilantro as you want.

Then pile it all into taco shells and top with salsa and a squeeze of lime.

You can always add more flavorful ingredients to your tacos, such as corn and guacamole.

I love repurposing beef for Mexican dishes – you’ll see some in our list for leftover chuck roast recipes!

15. Leftover Beef Tenderloin with Cognac Cream Sauce

Last but certainly not least, this leftover beef tenderloin recipe is as simple as it gets.

All you need to do:

Prepare the rich and creamy cognac sauce to drizzle over the tender piece of meat.

The buttery, sweet shallots are soaked in the sweet, spicy, fruity, and bitter flavors of the cognac.

The Dijon mustard adds a refreshing tang to cut through the heat, and the nutty flavor of the Parmigiano Reggiano adds depth to the sauce.

Top the sauce with chopped thyme for a floral, fresh finish, and watch your guests sigh with delight as they eat.

Don’t forget to check out what to best serve with beef tenderloin to make your meal fantastically complete!

Best Way to Store and Reheat Leftover Beef Tenderloin

To preserve the juiciness, flavor, and texture of beef tenderloin, you have to treat it with care.

In the Refrigerator

Allow the leftover beef tenderloin to cool down completely. Then, wrap it in freezer paper before placing it in airtight packaging.

Make sure the packaging is as airtight as possible to prevent the meat from oxidizing and spoiling. Refrigerate immediately.

Ideally, you should use leftover beef tenderloin the next day, but it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three days if properly stored.

In the Freezer

It’s best to vacuum seal beef tenderloin before freezing it. Wrap the chilled meat in freezer paper and place it in a vacuum-sealed bag.

After you vacuum seal the bag, put it in the freezer as quickly as possible.

You can keep leftover beef tenderloin in the freezer for up to six months.

Reheating Leftover Beef Tenderloin

The best way to keep the cut of beef’s original juiciness is to heat it in a low-temperature oven.

Preheat the oven to 225°F and wrap the tenderloin loosely in foil with two tablespoons of cooking juice.

The time it takes to fully reheat a cut of beef depends on its size, so use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the tenderloin.

It should reach an internal temperature of 165°F, which is the USDA’s recommended temperature for reheating leftover meat.