How can I repurpose leftover burgers into new meals?

Creative ways to reuse leftover burgers

Leftover burgers are versatile and can be transformed into new meals. Crumble or slice cooked patties and use them as protein in salads, tacos, breakfast scrambles, or pasta dishes. Chop and fold into an omelet or breakfast burrito with cheese and veggies for a fast morning meal.

For a hearty lunch, melt cheese over sliced patties and serve over toast for an open-faced sandwich, or turn crumbled burger into a quick shepherd’s pie by layering with vegetables and mashed potatoes. Leftover burger meat makes a quick sauce base: sauté onions and garlic, add canned tomatoes, and simmer for a beefy pasta sauce.

Repurpose ideas

• Tacos or quesadillas with shredded lettuce and salsa.
• Burger salad with mixed greens, pickles, and a mustard vinaigrette.
• Breakfast hash with potatoes, peppers, and a sunny-side-up egg.
• Pasta sauce or sloppy joe-style sandwich with tangy tomato sauce.

Reusing burgers reduces waste and speeds up meal prep by leveraging cooked protein in varied, flavorful ways.