Another week is over, and you’ve enjoyed a triumphant Sunday roast. There are satisfied smiles all round, and nobody could eat another morsel– but there’s still plenty of roasted meat left. It would be a terrible waste to throw it away; Sunday’s leftovers can feed your family for days to come. So, we’ve put together a list of ideas that you might like to try, to help you save money, time, and flavour!
Shredded or sliced thinly, some cold roasted meats make an excellent sandwich filler. Roast beef leftovers come to life on fresh bread, especially when paired with horseradish and some crisp salad. A chicken club sandwich can also invigorate your lunchbox, and with the addition of our classic streaky bacon, you’ll be counting down the seconds until lunchtime!
Bubble and squeak is a pan-fried leftover tradition, and the beauty is in its versatility: you can adapt the recipe to incorporate any vegetables you might have spare from Sunday, as well as your finely chopped roast meat. Why not experiment with your other roast dinner leftovers to find your favourite combination?
A curry is a fantastic dish for your leftover roast meat, because most meat will work in this recipe. Chicken, beef, lamb, pork and turkey can all be transformed into a beautiful, fragrant dish– and, if you’re feeling adventurous, even duck or goose! You can even bulk-cook your curry and freeze portions of it for later, ensuring that nothing will be wasted.
If you have a slow cooker, a casserole or stew is an easy, simple weekday meal: you can throw in your meat, vegetables and broth, and then come back to it when you are ready to eat. Slow-cooking leftover roasted meat leads to a tender, melt-in-the-mouth texture, perfect for serving with dumplings or crispy roast potatoes. For more tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your roast, simply get in touch, or ask us in store.
