Leftover Prime Rib Recipes – 30 Ideas!

By Darcey Olson / December 11, 2025

Wondering what to do with your prime rib leftovers? Check out this list of 30 leftover prime rib recipes.

Leftover Prime Rib Recipes

Don’t let that pricey standing rib roast go to waste. You can use any of the below prime rib recipes with leftovers from any one of our popular Christmas roasts:

Of course you can always reference our “How to Reheat Prime Rib” guide and enjoy it as originally intended.

Before you decide the beef recipes with leftover prime rib you’d like to make, we have one tip: if your prime rib was cooked to well done, recipes using sauce or small pieces probably work best.

What To Do With Leftover Prime Rib

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Prime Rib French Dip Sandwich on a white plate.

Prime Rib French Dip

Tender leftover prime rib is sliced into steaks, layered on garlic bread with melted cheese, and served with rich beef au jus for the ultimate leftover prime rib sandwich. Use any leftover prime rib recipe.

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Bowl of prime rib soup with a gold spoon.

Leftover Prime Rib Soup

Got leftover prime rib? Turn it into the coziest bowl of soup! This hearty Prime Rib Soup Recipe is loaded with tender beef, creamy potatoes, and veggies in a rich, savory broth.

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Leftover prime rib breakfast casserole in a white baking dish.

Leftover Prime Rib Breakfast Casserole

Turn your holiday leftovers into the ultimate breakfast dish with this rich, cheesy, and effortlessly delicious Leftover Prime Rib Breakfast Casserole.

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Prime rib sandwich cut in half.

Prime Rib Sandwich (Use Any Leftover Roast Beef)

This prime rib sandwich recipe requires minimal reheating time equaling a butter soft bite mirroring its initial cook texture.

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White plate full of Olive Garden alfredo sauce and noodles.

Prime Rib Alfredo

To make steak alfredo using leftovers, just re-heat the prime rib using your preferred method (see our How to Reheat Prime Rib guide) and add to the top of your favorite alfredo recipe.

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Leftover Prime Rib Cheesesteak on parchment paper.

Prime Rib Philly Cheesesteak

Tender slices of juicy prime rib are piled high with caramelized onions, melty provolone cheese, and served on a toasted hoagie roll for a hearty, flavor-packed sandwich that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Leftover prime rib quiche with one slice missing.

Leftover Prime Rib Quiche

Make the most of your prime rib leftovers with this easy, creamy Prime Rib Quiche! Tender beef, melty cheese, and a buttery crust make the perfect brunch.

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Prime rib patty melt cut in half on parchment paper.

Leftover Prime Rib Patty Melt

Tender slices of leftover Prime Rib replace traditional burger patties for a twist on the classic patty melt. Each sandwich is layered with caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese, then grilled on buttery rye bread until golden and crisp. It’s the ultimate leftover prime rib recipe. leftover Roast.

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Prime Rib Slider cut from the rest of the sliders.

Prime Rib Sliders With Caramelized Onions

This prime rib sliders recipe, made with caramelized onions, creamy provolone, a garlic butter topping, and a side of au jus for dipping, is the perfect way to use up leftover prime rib. It's a departure from our original garlic bread prime rib sandwich.

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Hunan Beef in a large white bowl.

Prime Rib Hunan Beef

Restaurant-quality Hunan Beef, loaded with crunchy veggies and chilis, in ready in just 20 minutes! It's the perfect stir fry using leftover prime rib.

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Breakfast skillet in a black pan.

Steak, Egg, and Potato Breakfast Skillet

Another awesome breakfast idea – replace the sausage in our breakfast skillet with prime rib or keep it for double the meat.

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White plate with 3 Philly cheesesteak sliders.

Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Make crowd-pleasing Philly Cheesesteak Sliders with leftover prime rib, melted cheese, peppers, and onions baked on soft slider rolls. The perfect way to use up leftover prime rib.

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Steak Fajitas and onions and peppers in a black cast iron pan

Prime Rib Fajitas

Use this steak fajitas recipe to make prime rib fajitas. Just skip to the part where you cook the vegetables. You’ll throw in strips of prime rib to reheat as the vegetables cook.

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Close up of a Mulitas topped with guacamole and salsa.

Leftover Prime Rib Mulitas

Mulitas can be made utilizing any meat, so why not prime rib? Just chop and add.

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Carne Asada Fries in a black cast iron skillet with a corona, bowl of salsa and slices of lime next to it.

Fries Loaded with Leftover Prime Rib

Make loaded prime rib fries using our carne asada fries recipe. Just swap out the carne asada for prime rib. This would also make a great breakfast dish!

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Carne Asada nachos on a baking sheet surrounded by bowls of guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.

Carne Asada Nachos

Make prime rib nachos using our carne asada nachos recipe. Just swap out the carne asada for prime rib. Easy breezy.

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steak quesadilla with guacamole and pico de gallo on top.

Quesadilla with Steak

Another quick, easy and cheap way to use up leftover standing rib roast. The most basic is to throw in chopped prime rib with the cheese when grilling. The meat will heat while the cheese melts.

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White pan filled with chicken enchiladas topped with peppers and avocado.

Prime Rib Enchiladas

Mexican enchiladas are a great way to use up leftover beef. Make a simple prime rib enchilada using this chicken enchiladas recipe (just add cold chopped prime rib instead of chicken).

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Ingredients to make smoked queso in a foil pan.

Smoked Queso With Chopped Prime Rib

You haven’t lived unless you’ve made our smoked queso. Throw in chopped up prime rib for a show stopper. No need to reheat the prime rib before throwing it into the mix. As the cheese melts the meat will heat.

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White bowl with smoked chili.

Prime Rib Smoked Chili

The name alone conjures up the warm and fuzzies. To make, just add cold chopped up prime rib to your favorite chili recipe, or Smoked chili, during the last 5 minutes of cook time.

21

White bowl full of beef noodle soup.

Beef Noodle Soup

Packed with flavor, this leftover prime rib noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food. It’s hearty, savory, and loaded with tender prime rib and vegetables. The rich, slow-simmered broth soaks into every bite of noodles and beef for a cozy, satisfying bowl.

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Shepherd's pie recipe with sprig of rosemary.

Leftover Prime Rib and Ale Meat Pie

Prime rib and puff pastry? Um, yes! To make steak and ale pie with leftover beef, just cut the meat into chunks and add it to the recipe when indicated.

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White bowl filled with Chinese Fried Rice

Steak Fried Rice

Fried rice is one of the best ways to use up any leftover meat, including prime rib. Just chop up the leftover meat and add it in when indicated.

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Steak salad on a white plate.

Prime Rib Steak Salad

Steak salad is a great way to use up leftovers if you’re still stuffed from the abundance of food on the holiday! Add the prime rib cold or warm. It’s up to you!

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Roast Beef sandwich on a white plate.

Prime Rib and Bacon Onion Jam Sandwich

Tender slices of leftover prime rib are piled high on garlic bread, then topped with caramelized bacon onion jam, crispy fried onions, and melted cheese for the ultimate roast beef sandwich

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Skillet full of Beef Bulgogi.

Korean Beef Bulgogi

Beef Bulgogi is one of the most popular Asian recipes, and it’s even easier when made with leftover prime rib. Thinly sliced prime rib is marinated in soy sauce, Gochujang, garlic, and pear, then quickly seared to create a richly flavored Korean BBQ beef.

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carne asada street tacos next to lime and cilantro.

Street Tacos with Leftover Prime Rib

To make street tacos using leftovers, just use chopped up prime rib in place of the carne asada.

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Carne Asada Torta on a silver baking sheet.

Prime Rib Torta

This “San Diego-style” Mexican Carne Asada Torta is a flavorful sandwich made with tender leftover prime rib served on soft Telera rolls and loaded with creamy guacamole, fresh pico de gallo, and a smidge of refried beans.

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Tacos al carbon on a black cutting board.

Tacos al Carbon

Stop Googling "Tacos al Carbon near me" and make your own taco recipes at home! Tender flank steak or skirt steak is seasoned with salt and pepper and grilled to perfection. Serve inside a soft tortilla and top with onions and cilantro to create the best Tacos al Carbon recipe!

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Steak Crostini on a white serving platter.

Prime Rib Crostini

Keep it easy and make steak crostini with leftover prime rib. Tender slices of prime rib sit atop crispy garlic baguette rounds and are finished with a creamy horseradish sauce.

Leftover Prime Rib Bones

There’s only one thing I love making with leftover prime rib bones; Bone Broth, of course!

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