A deliciously easy way to use up your roast beef leftovers, this Leftover Roast Beef Korma can be whipped up in under 30 minutes – perfect for busy weeknights! No leftovers? No problem! This easy korma can be made with rump steak instead.
What to do with Roast Beef Leftovers?
Did you have a fab joint of beef at the weekend and are you now wondering what to do with the leftovers? Then you’ve come to the right place! I am a HUGE fan of leftovers recipes – I love to transform leftovers into something new and exciting.
My leftover beef recipes are some of the most popular recipes on my website – you can choose from:
Or why not try my latest recipe – Leftover Roast Beef Korma?
A very easy midweek meal
I love leftovers because they make such great easy peasy midweek meals – the job of cooking the meat to perfection has already been done, so you are already half way there!
Like all my other leftovers recipes, this Leftover Roast Beef Korma is super easy to make! Simply fry a few spices and some onions to make a base, add the leftover beef along with some coconut milk and simmer until the sauce has reduced and the beef has warmed through – so easy!
What if you don’t have any leftover roast beef?
No leftover roast beef? No problem! Simply pan fry a couple of rump steaks to your liking, leave them to rest for 5-10 minutes while you make the rest of the curry, then chop and add to the curry for the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
The result is out of this world – if you’ve never tried steak korma, you really need to! And the good news is, it only takes a few minutes longer to make than the leftover roast beef version. So still a great midweek option (though steak korma is definitely decadent enough to serve at the weekend too!).
What to serve with Leftover Roast Beef Korma?
My favourite accompaniments to this Leftover Roast Beef Korma are white basmati rice and/or naan breads. If you have a bit of extra time on your hands you could try making my Easy Homemade Naan Breads!
If you want to make this a bit healthier, then why not serve it with a portion of Pilau Cauliflower Rice instead?
You could also serve this Leftover Roast Beef Korma with brown rice, chapattis or regular pilau rice.
What to drink with Leftover Roast Beef Korma?
Probably the best match for this curry is a beer! I would recommend something like an IPA, which would go down a treat here.
Beef Korma is a hugely difficult one to match with wine – the beef makes me want to go for red wine – but the spice and coconut milk make me want to go for white!
Personally, I feel this Leftover Roast Beef Korma goes best with an zingy aromatic white such as Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc.
If it has to be red for you, go for something juicy and fruity, such as a Grenache/Garnacha or a soft fruity Merlot.
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Leftover Roast Beef Korma
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive or rapeseed oil
- 1 onion sliced finely
- 500 g leftover roast beef chopped into small pieces (see notes)
- 2 cm piece of ginger grated
- 2 garlic cloves grated or crushed
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes (or to taste)
- 400 ml tin coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons ground almonds
- 1 tablespoon fresh coriander (cilantro) chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Put the oil in a wide, deep saucepan and add the sliced onions. Cook on a low heat, covered with a lid, for 5 minutes until the onions are soft, but not brown.
- Take the lid off and add the grated ginger and garlic together with the turmeric, garam masala, cumin and chilli. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add roughly ¾ of the coconut milk and all of the beef, turn the heat up and bring to the boil, then turn the heat back down and gently simmer for 10 minutes. If you find the curry becomes too dry, you can add in the rest of the coconut milk.
- After 10 minutes, add the ground almonds and chopped coriander (cilantro) and cook for 1 more minute, then serve with rice and/or naans and garnish with a little more chopped coriander.
Notes
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Corina Blum says
I am a huge fan of making curries out of a leftover roast dinner and this beef korma sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice x
Eb Gargano says
Thanks, Corina – a curry’s always a great way to use up leftovers, isn’t it? Eb x
Cat | Curly's Cooking says
I’d never have thought of having a beef curry for some reason. This looks so tasty and a fantastic way to make the most of leftovers.
Eb Gargano says
I know – it’s always normally chicken or lamb, isn’t it? But beef makes a really nice change – it works so well! Eb x
Monika Dabrowski says
Looks delicious, as all your leftovers recipes do, you should write a book about cooking with leftovers! Thanks for sharing with #CookBlogShare
Eb Gargano says
Aw, thanks Monika – I’d love to write a book about cooking with leftovers! Just need to find a pubisher 😉 Eb x
Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says
This would make myself and hubby very very happy! That’s the sort of leftovers dinner I’m talking about although the steak version sounds even better! Decisions, decision! 🙂 x
Eb Gargano says
Haha – good to hear that, and yes, the steak version is very good!! Eb x
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says
I just love taking leftovers and reincarnating them as something completely different. Your leftover roast beef korma is brilliant! I can’t wait to try this out.
Eb Gargano says
Me too – can you tell? 😉 I’d love to know what you think if you try it! Eb x
Anna | Once Upon A Food Blog says
The Beef Korma looks gorgeous, but Steak Korma – why didn’t I think of that?! It sounds perfect!
Eb Gargano says
Thanks Anna! Haha – yes, the steak version is so good!! Eb x
Biddy says
Found this while searching for a recipe for using leftover roast eye round – it sounds yummy! Do you think if I made it a few hours in advance of dinner time the beef would go chewy?
Eb Gargano says
Thanks Biddy! No – your beef shouldn’t go chewy if you make it a few hours ahead. I often make this a whole day before I eat it – if anything this dish gets better if you leave it a while! I’d love to know what you think if you make it. Eb 🙂
Mark Tasch says
Occasionally a beef or pork roast will call out to me at my local butcher shop. When I get it home, I remember that I’m the only meat eater in my household and I ask myself, “Why, and now what?” This recipe has answered those questions! I happened to have cremini mushrooms in my refrigerator, too, so I sliced them thickly and added them with the meat. I assume that the mushrooms accounted for the amount of liquid that I had to cook down, but that was no problem, just required more simmering time. (I have also used nutritional yeast as a thickener.)
Eb Gargano says
Yay! I am so happy to hear that. Love the idea of adding mushrooms. Yes, I would imagine adding the mushrooms is what created the extra liquid, as they have a high water content. So happy for you that you now have a good recipe for all those leftovers – this korma will also freeze well, so a great one to portion up and pop in the freezer! Eb 🙂