10 Ideas for What to Do with Leftover Prime Rib
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Lucky you, you’ve cooked a flavorful roast and now you’re wondering what to do with the leftover prime rib meat. Learn how to maximize and savor the bold, wood-fired flavor of a perfectly smoked prime rib by learning how to use the leftover meat in different dishes, how to harness the flavor of prime rib bones, and how to store your leftovers. With this expert guide, you’ll never wonder what to do with this flavorful meat again.
What is Prime Rib?
Prime rib is an iconic piece of meat that hails from the rib primal section of the cow. Also known as a standing rib roast, this cut is celebrated for its tenderness, marbling, and rich flavor profile with a well-balanced meat-to-fat ratio. Luckily, cooking a prime rib on the pellet grill is a straightforward and easy process.
Read all about cooking and serving prime rib for your next meal, and make sure to grab the following must-have Traeger accessories to make sure your rib roast is a success:
- Flavorful Pellets: we recommend pellets with robust flavor profiles like Hickory or Mesquite.
- Delicious Seasoning: Our Traeger Prime Rib Rub will provide your prime rib with a sweet and savory taste with its combination of rosemary and garlic.
- Meat Thermometer: To achieve optimum results, use the MEATER Thermometer to monitor internal temperature. Make sure to insert it in the thickest part of the roast.
When it comes to prime rib though, the journey doesn’t end until the last slice is savored. Whether it's the seasoned outer crust or the perfectly medium-rare center, the leftovers of this dish can be repurposed for many other tasty meals.
How to Store Leftover Prime Rib
Properly storing your leftover prime rib is an essential step to reuse it for future meals. Either tightly wrap the meat in plastic wrap, or seal it in an airtight container – the more sealed the better. Leftover prime rib will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge, and 6 months in the freezer. To keep it juicy, keep the roast whole and cover it in au jus before packaging
What To Do with Leftover Prime Rib
From hearty sandwiches and savory stews to innovative appetizers and flavorful stir-fries, there are a ton of different options for what to do with leftover prime rib. To reheat your prime rib on the Traeger, put the prime rib in a pan with a little au jus or water to keep it from drying out, cover it in foil, and heat at 250 to 300°F until warmed through.
Flat Top Stir Fry
Using leftover prime rib in stir fry is a brilliant way to transform this large piece of meat. Cut your leftover prime rib into thin strips and combine with traditional stir-fry vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas. In a hot wok or skillet, cook everything together with a savory sauce.
Cook everything on the Flat Top Grill and follow our Griddle Stir Fry recipe for best results(replace the chicken with your leftover prime rib).
French Dip Sandwich
Elevate the classic French Dip sandwich by using your leftover prime rib instead of traditional roast beef. Before assembling your delicious sandwich, place thinly sliced prime rib on the Traeger and let them warm up.
When it comes to choosing your cheese, make sure to get one with a high melting point like Swiss or gouda. Make sure to also pair this hearty sandwich with a delicious au jus and robust horseradish cream. Refer to our Traeger French dip sandwich recipe for a general gist of how to prepare it.
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie is not only the perfect cozy meal for a chilly day, but it’s also a great way to use leftover prime rib. By finely chopping the prime rib you can use it in place of cooked ground meat for a tasty and filling dinner.
For the best wood-fired results, bake your assembled shepherd's pie on the Traeger for 30 minutes at 350°F.
Leftover Prime Rib Salad
Leftover prime rib doesn’t always have to be reheated to be delicious. By lightly sprinkling your prime rib slices with salt for added flavor and texture, you’ll have protein for a flavorful and hearty salad. To keep up that wood-fired flavor, try out our grilled wedge salad recipe.
Fondue
What’s a better pairing than meat and cheese? Repurpose your prime rib by cutting it into bite-size pieces and then dipping it in a velvety, melted blend of cheeses and savory herbs.
Philly Cheesesteak
Elevate your lunch game effortlessly by repurposing leftover prime rib into a delectable Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. Simply slice the prime rib into thin strips and sauté them with bell peppers and onions on the Flat Top Grill until they reach a tender, caramelized perfection.
Prime Rib Stroganoff
Although stroganoff is typically made with ribeye, tender prime rib offers a luxurious twist to this classic dish. Thinly sliced prime rib, sautéed with onions and mushrooms, bathed in a velvety sauce will create a tasty stroganoff experience that’s rich in flavor and indulgence.
Use our stroganoff with egg noodles recipe as inspiration for your next meal (just replace the ground venison meatballs with prime rib).
Steak Taco Salad
Discover a savory reinvention for your leftover prime rib with inspiration from this Steak Taco Salad. With a combo of avocado, jalapeño, pico de gallo, and black beans, this Southwestern-salad will make every lunch over the top.
Prime Rib & Eggs
What better way to start your day than with prime rib and eggs? Once you’ve reheated slices of prime rib, learn how to make delicious eggs on the griddle to pair with it.
Italian Beef Sandwich
Give new life to your leftover prime rib with a flavorful Italian Beef Sandwich inspired by this Traeger recipe. This recipe transforms leftover prime rib into a delectable Italian-inspired masterpiece, offering a savory twist on a classic sandwich that's sure to satisfy your taste buds.
What to Do with Leftover Prime Rib Bones
Now that you know how to use the meat, you might be asking yourself what to do with leftover prime rib bones.
Make the most of leftover prime rib bones by crafting a rich and hearty stock, perfect for enhancing the flavors of beef stew, vegetable soup, and the robust broth of a classic French onion soup. You can further incorporate the prime rib bone stock into the aromatic base of a Pho, infusing this Vietnamese classic with an extra layer of savory depth.
When it comes to figuring out what to do with leftover prime rib, waste not want not. It’s hard to go wrong with prime rib, even if it’s just a simple roast beef sandwich.
Traeger French Dip Sandwich
by Traeger Kitchen
Prep Time
20 Min
Cook Time
1 Hr
Serves
6
Pellets
Hickory
Take a plunge into wood-fired flavor with a Traegered up French Dip Sandwich. Savory au jus, crusty bread and tender beef make this the ultimate smokin’ sandwich.
Ingredients
main
| As Needed | Traeger Beef Rub |
| As Needed | kosher salt |
| 2 1/2 Pound | Manhattan Roast |
| 2 | hoagie rolls |
| As Needed | Mayonnaise |
| 6 Slices | provolone cheese |
Caramelized Onions
| 2 | Yellow onion, thinly sliced |
| 1 Tablespoon | butter |
| To Taste | Salt |
Au Jus
| 1 Quart | beef stock |
| 1 Sprig | thyme |
| 1 Sprig | rosemary |
| 4 | peppercorns |
| 2 Clove | garlic |
1
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 450°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
2
Season the roast liberally with Traeger Beef Rub and salt.
3
Place roast directly on the grill grate and cook for 30 minutes until the exterior starts to caramelize and brown.
4
Reduce the grill temperature to 325℉ and continue to cook roast until the internal temperature reaches 125℉, about 30 minutes.
5
Remove roast from grill and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
6
After resting, thinly slice the meat on a meat slicer or with a very sharp knife. Set meat aside.
7
For the Caramelized Onions: Place butter and onions in a sauté pan and cook over medium heat. Season liberally with salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are browned and caramelized. If the bottom of the pan starts to stick before the onions are completely cooked through, add 1 tablespoon of water, scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon and continue to cook. When completely softened and caramelized, remove from the heat and set aside until ready to build the sandwiches.
8
For the Au Jus: Place the ingredients for the au jus in a pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes, season liberally with salt and strain the solids out.
9
Toast the buns, cut-side down, on the grill for 5 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.
10
To build the sandwiches, place them toasted side up on a sheet tray. Spread the mayonnaise on the bun, top with the thinly sliced meat, then caramelized onions and cheese.
11
Place the tray directly on the grill grate with the temperature set to 500°F and cook just until the cheese is melted.
12
Serve sandwiches hot with Au jus. Enjoy!
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