When I make a roast for dinner, I always try to make one that's big enough that I will have left over meat to use. I have a couple things that I regularly use it for.
The first is Roast Beef Shepherds Pie. For this I shred the leftover meat and put it in the bottom of a 7x11 pan. I pour a little of the left over gravy over that and then whatever vegetable we had - usually corn or beans. I then seal it tightly with aluminum foil and freeze it.
When I'm ready to use it, I put it in the frig the day before to defrost. I usually buy a prepared container of mashed potatoes (Found in the refrigerator section of the store). Put the mashed potatoes over the thawed meat and veggies and place in a 350 degree oven. Bake for about 45 minutes and you will have a dinner that doesn't taste like leftovers.
The other thing I do is BBQ Beef sandwiches. I shred the leftover roast and freeze it. When you are ready to use it, thaw it and add some BBQ sauce (I like Sweet Baby Rays).
This makes a very quick and tasty supper!
The first is Roast Beef Shepherds Pie. For this I shred the leftover meat and put it in the bottom of a 7x11 pan. I pour a little of the left over gravy over that and then whatever vegetable we had - usually corn or beans. I then seal it tightly with aluminum foil and freeze it.
When I'm ready to use it, I put it in the frig the day before to defrost. I usually buy a prepared container of mashed potatoes (Found in the refrigerator section of the store). Put the mashed potatoes over the thawed meat and veggies and place in a 350 degree oven. Bake for about 45 minutes and you will have a dinner that doesn't taste like leftovers.
The other thing I do is BBQ Beef sandwiches. I shred the leftover roast and freeze it. When you are ready to use it, thaw it and add some BBQ sauce (I like Sweet Baby Rays).
This makes a very quick and tasty supper!
Great idea about the shepherds pie.
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Kat
Oh, I bet the shepherd's pie tastes much better than with ground beef!! I've never bought those ready made packages of mashed potatoes - maybe I should give them a try!!
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ReplyDeleteI never thought of doing Sheperd's pie that way. Thanks for the idea. It sounds easy and delicious!
ReplyDeleteMari, I must say, you do it to me every blessed time I come to visit with you and your posting of recipes. The Shepherd's pie sounds fabulous and mouth watering. And the BBQ beef sandwiches would be a perfect leftover too. Both...so very yummy!!!
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Tasty, I'm sure :) Yum
ReplyDeleteI have never thought about making a Shepherd's pie with left over roast.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea it does sound good.
I have done the BBQ for a quick meal.
Have a great day.
You have some very clever ideas in that head of yours. Sounds delicious! Both of them.
ReplyDeleteMike's favorite dish is Shepherd's Pie; I'll have to try this way sometime. We love BBQ sandwiches too!
ReplyDeleteShepherd's Pie ... now, that's a dish I could eat six days a week. We all love it at our house. The way you make it sounds scrumptious. And barbecue? Mercy. My mouth is watering.
ReplyDeleteI never remember the Shepards pie thing....gotta do that. I'm all for getting more then one meal out of dinner.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas.....I always love having something I can take out for a quick meal but tasty......
ReplyDeletei had a light supper ... now i'm hungry!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea Mari, thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteGood ideas. It sure helps to plan ahead.
ReplyDeleteThanks for those ideas. I will have to try them. I too like Sweet Baby Rays. It's the best!
ReplyDeleteI'm another one who likes to buy a big roast and then use it multiple ways :) Shepherd's Pie is always on the menu with some of the leftovers and we like roast beef sandwiches (a LOT). I haven't done the bar-b-q thing but will keep it in mind for next time!
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