London broil is one of the great underrated cuts in American home cooking — a thick top round or flank steak marinated, broiled hot, and sliced thin against the grain. It’s also one of the most generous leftover producers: a full London broil easily feeds a family twice. If you’re searching for the best leftover London broil recipes, you’ve got a beautiful ingredient to work with. The beef is lean, deeply savory, and already carries a developed crust. The key is knowing what to make with leftover London broil that plays to its specific strengths.
I’ve tested London broil leftovers extensively, and the verdict is clear: the cut’s leanness is both a constraint and an advantage. It won’t tolerate long recooking — but it excels in cold, flash-warmed, and stir-fried applications that showcase its clean, beefy flavor.
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
London broil produces some of the most versatile leftover beef in the kitchen. Because it’s marinated before cooking, the muscle fibers are pre-seasoned from the inside out — the garlic, Worcestershire, and soy sauce that flavored the original marinade are baked into the beef at a molecular level. Every secondary application benefits from this depth without you having to add much seasoning at all.
Its leanness — top round typically runs 4–6% fat — means it slices like deli meat when cold. Thin slices are silky and tender, making it exceptional in sandwiches, salads, Asian-inspired bowls, and anything where you want clean, tidy beef presentation rather than rustic chunky pieces.
What You’ll Need
- 10–14 oz leftover cooked London broil, sliced thin against the grain
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp sesame oil or neutral oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (for Asian applications)
- Starch: rice, noodles, tortillas, bread, or potatoes
- Fresh vegetables: bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, or bok choy
- Condiments: horseradish, mustard, chimichurri, or sriracha
- Acid: lime juice, rice vinegar, or red wine vinegar
8 Best Leftover London Broil Recipes
1. Asian Beef Stir-Fry
Wok over maximum heat. Flash-sear strips for 45 seconds with garlic, ginger, snap peas, and bell pepper. Sauce: soy, oyster sauce, sesame oil. Serve over steamed jasmine rice. London broil’s lean profile handles wok heat exceptionally well without releasing excess fat.
2. London Broil Sandwich
Cold thin-sliced London broil on a toasted hoagie with horseradish cream, arugula, shaved onion, and Dijon mustard. No heat needed. The cold-cut texture of this lean beef is arguably at its best in this format.
3. Beef & Veggie Soup
Simmer a rich beef broth with diced carrots, celery, onion, barley, and potatoes. Add thin steak strips off heat at the very end. The broth rehydrates the lean fibers gently, and the result is a deeply satisfying bowl.
4. London Broil Tacos
Thin slices flash-warmed in a dry cast iron for 45 seconds. Double corn tortillas, white onion, cilantro, and tomatillo salsa. The marinade-infused beef doesn’t need additional seasoning — it carries the taco beautifully as-is.
5. Beef Noodle Bowl
Cook udon or soba noodles. Toss with sesame oil, soy, rice vinegar, and chili flakes. Top with cold London broil strips, shredded cucumber, sliced scallions, and a sesame seed shower. A clean, bright dish ready in 12 minutes.
6. Steak & Potato Hash
Crispy diced Yukon golds, sautéed onion, and diced London broil in a cast-iron skillet. Finish with a couple of fried eggs on top. The cast iron re-crisps any existing crust on the beef cubes — deeply satisfying brunch territory.
7. Beef Fried Rice
Day-old rice, scrambled egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, and London broil strips. Wok on high. The beef goes in last for 45 seconds — it warms through without losing the cold-slice texture that works so well in this application.
8. Chimichurri Beef Salad
Room-temperature London broil over mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, shaved radish, and a bright chimichurri dressing. The herbaceous, acidic chimichurri cuts through the richness of the sear and makes the lean beef taste luxurious.
Pro Tips for London Broil Leftovers
When building tacos, the lean profile of London broil pairs especially well with a bright, acid-forward marinade. Our steak taco marinade works perfectly as a finishing drizzle over warmed London broil strips before plating.
Safe reheating target temperature: 165°F / 74°C for any hot application. For cold preparations like sandwiches and salads, ensure the beef has been stored properly at 40°F / 4°C or below and consumed within 4 days.
Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Options
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Add sliced London broil to a slow cooker with potatoes, carrots, onion, beef broth, and tomato paste. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours. The lean muscle slowly rehydrates in the broth, becoming fork-tender. Better than starting with raw stew meat.
Instant Pot Beef Broth
Use leftover London broil bones or trimmings with onion, celery, and garlic. Pressure cook on HIGH for 45 minutes. You’ll extract extraordinary beef stock from the leftover connective tissue and marrow remnants.
Keto London Broil Bowl
Slice thin and serve over cauliflower rice with sautéed mushrooms, garlic butter, and fresh herbs. Zero-carb, high-protein, and the butter compensates for the cut’s natural leanness.
Cold Beef Platter
Arrange cold London broil slices on a board with pickles, mustard, horseradish, and crusty bread. No cooking required. An elegant, effortless meal that respects the beef’s existing quality.
What to Serve Alongside
- Pickled red onion and cucumber
- Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
- Steamed jasmine or brown rice
- Simple arugula salad with lemon
- Crusty sourdough or baguette
- Chimichurri or gremolata
For a wider range of techniques and pairings, Mom Knows Recipes’ London broil ideas offers family-tested approaches worth bookmarking.
Storage & Food Safety
Nutritional Information
Per serving based on Asian stir-fry application (approx. 5 oz London broil + vegetables + rice). Estimates only.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal | 17% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Total Fat | 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 24% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
London broil’s lean muscle demands thin slices — ⅛ to ¼ inch maximum. Thicker slices of this low-fat cut will always feel tough, regardless of original cook temperature.
Unlike short ribs or chuck, top round has no collagen to break down in secondary heat. Extended cooking only dries it out. Keep all heat applications under 90 seconds.
London broil’s leanness means it can taste dry without a counterbalance. A squeeze of lime, a drizzle of chimichurri, or pickled vegetables add moisture perception and brightness.
This is the most common London broil mistake — at original cooking and in leftovers. The grain is very pronounced in top round. Always cut strictly perpendicular to the long muscle fibers.
FAQs
Q Is London broil tough as leftovers?
Only if you slice it wrong or reheat it too long. Sliced thin against the grain and used in the right applications (sandwiches, stir-fry, salads), leftover London broil is impressively tender and flavorful.
Q Can I freeze leftover London broil?
Yes — it’s actually one of the best cuts to freeze as leftovers. Its low fat content means minimal risk of freezer burn. Slice thin, portion, and freeze flat in bags for up to 3 months.
Q What sauces work best with leftover London broil?
Acidic, herbaceous sauces work best — chimichurri, gremolata, horseradish cream, or a simple balsamic reduction. The leanness of the cut needs the counterpoint of acid and fat from the sauce.
Q How thin should I slice London broil for leftovers?
⅛ to ¼ inch at a 45-degree bias against the grain is ideal for most applications. For pho-style dishes or banh mi, even thinner — approaching deli-meat thickness — produces the best result.
Q What’s the difference between London broil and flank steak for leftovers?
London broil (top round) is leaner and has a finer grain — it slices more cleanly and works better in cold applications. Flank steak has slightly more fat and a coarser, more pronounced grain, making it better for high-heat applications like stir-fry and tacos.
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Leftover London Broil Recipes – 8 Delicious Ways to Use It
8 recipes to repurpose leftover London broil, a lean and flavorful cut of beef
- 10-14 oz oz leftover cooked London broil sliced thin against the grain
- 2 tbsp tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp tbsp sesame oil or neutral oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp tsp fresh ginger grated
- starch (rice, noodles, tortillas, bread, or potatoes)
- fresh vegetables (bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, or bok choy)
- condiments (horseradish, mustard, chimichurri, or sriracha)
- acid (lime juice, rice vinegar, or red wine vinegar)
Asian Beef Stir-Fry
Wok over maximum heat. Flash-sear strips for 45 seconds with garlic, ginger, snap peas, and bell pepper.
Sauce: soy, oyster sauce, sesame oil. Serve over steamed jasmine rice.
London Broil Sandwich
Cold thin-sliced London broil on a toasted hoagie with horseradish cream, arugula, shaved onion, and Dijon mustard.
Beef & Veggie Soup
Simmer a rich beef broth with diced carrots, celery, onion, barley, and potatoes.
Add thin steak strips off heat at the very end.
London Broil Tacos
Thin slices flash-warmed in a dry cast iron for 45 seconds.
Double corn tortillas, white onion, cilantro, and tomatillo salsa.
Beef Noodle Bowl
Cook udon or soba noodles.
Toss with sesame oil, soy, rice vinegar, and chili flakes.
Top with cold London broil strips, shredded cucumber, sliced scallions, and a sesame seed shower.
Steak & Potato Hash
Crispy diced Yukon golds, sautéed onion, and diced London broil in a cast-iron skillet.
Finish with a couple of fried eggs on top.
Beef Fried Rice
Day-old rice, scrambled egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, and London broil strips.
Wok on high. The beef goes in last for 45 seconds — it warms through without losing the cold-slice texture.
Chimichurri Beef Salad
Room-temperature London broil over mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, shaved radish, and a bright chimichurri dressing.
- wok
- cast-iron skillet
- slow cooker
- Instant Pot
London broil is a lean cut of beef that works well in cold, flash-warmed, and stir-fried applications
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