Got leftover roast beef? Turn it into something way better than a second round of sandwiches. This Traeger Roast Beef Bowl loads up all that savory goodness into a hearty meal that’s rich, comforting, and ready for round two.

Traeger Roast Beef Bowl
You’ll make a quick roux, build a deep beefy gravy with red wine and stock, and stir in tender veggies for a full-on dinner bowl. Pile it over mashed potatoes, fries, or a baked potato for the ultimate comfort food. It’s fast, easy, and has huge crowd appeal, especially when you want something warm and filling without a ton of work.
Why You’ll Love This Dish
- Leftover-Friendly – Uses up roast beef or steak without tasting like a repeat.
- One-Pot Wonder – Minimal cleanup and simple steps.
- Customizable – Use your favorite veggies or swap in what you’ve got.
- Comfort Food Classic – Rich gravy and hearty fillings over potatoes? Always a win.
- Meal Prep Hero – Holds up well in the fridge for quick lunches or dinners.

Recipe Shopping List
Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

- Butter – Adds richness and forms the base of your roux; salted or unsalted both work.
- Flour – Thickens the gravy; all-purpose is best.
- Leftover Roast Beef – The star of the show; pot roast or sliced steak both work.
- Onion – Builds flavor and sweetness as it cooks down.
- Carrots – Add texture and a bit of natural sweetness.
- Green Beans – Snap and color; fresh or frozen is fine.
- Corn – Slight sweetness and color; canned, fresh, or frozen.
- Beef Stock – Deepens the flavor of the gravy; low-sodium preferred so you can season to taste.
- Red Wine – Adds depth and body to the sauce; dry varieties like cabernet or merlot are best.

How To Make This Recipe
This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
- Make the Roux – Melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook until golden and nutty. Set aside.
- Prep the Ingredients – Dice the leftover beef and vegetables.
- Start the Gravy – Bring beef stock and red wine to a simmer in a large pot.
- Combine and Cook – Whisk in the roux, then stir in beef and veggies. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve It Up – Spoon over mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, or fries.

How To Make Great Gravy
I have to qualify this. There have been very few gravies in my life I’d classify as bad gravy. But there have also been very few that I’d call GREAT gravy, too. Great gravy takes work, and that is not always something we have time for.
If you have it available, use a homemade beef-fat gravy that’s made from home roasted beef bones that have been cooked for a long cook time. The kind of stock that turns into jello in the fridge.
If you don’t have that, don’t let that stop you from making this meal. There’s a lot of room between “bad” and “great”, and some gravy is always better than NO gravy, so just whip out that package of gravy mix and leave that nagging voice in your head WAY in the dust.
Hopefully, you don’t have that nagging voice in your head that bashes you for using quick ingredients. Mine comes and goes.

The real secret to a GOOD gravy no matter if you have that magic homemade everything or not, is to start with a good roux. A GREAT roux can turn a boring packet of gravy into something pretty passable, and bordering on THIS IS REALLY GOOD.

Leftover Roast Beef Recipes
- Traeger Beef Pot Pie
- Easy Beef Stew
- Chuck Roast Stroganoff
- Beef & Dumplings
- Beef Stroganoff Soup Recipe
- Guinness Pot Pie
- Smoked Shredded Beef Pot Pie

Traeger Roast Beef Bowl
This easy Roast Beef Bowl is made with leftover steak or pot roast! A delicious way to use up that extra food and make it into something extraordinary!
Ingredients
Roux
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup flour
Beef Mixture
- 4 cups leftover roast beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 cup carrots
- 1/2 cup green beans
- 1/2 cup corn
Gravy
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1/2 cup red wine
Instructions
Make the Roux
- Start by melting your button in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, and reduce heat to medium-low, and stir frequently.
- Allow the butter to brown, creating a roux. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Chop Your Ingredients
- Dice your beef, onion, carrots, and green beans (if not using frozen pre-cut vegetables.)
Make the Gravy
- In a medium-to-large sized stock pot, pour in the beef broth & red wine. Heat until simmering, and then whisk in the roux to combine and turn heat to medium.
- Add in the beef and vegetables.
- Bring up to a slow simmer, and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened and the vegetables are fork tender.
- Pour mixture over mashed potatoes, french fries, or baked potato.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 299Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 1303mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 25g


Coral Luke
Monday 15th of July 2019
How long and at what heat should this be cooked after covering the fries/mashed potato/jacket potato ?
Nicole Johnson
Monday 15th of July 2019
This recipe doesn't require any additional bake/grill time because it is already heated and is meant to be poured on top of a pre-cooked pile of fries, mashed potatoes, or a baked potato.
Frank
Thursday 3rd of January 2019
The ingredient list does not show either beef broth or red wine, which the directions have one adding to the beef and veggies. The directions have one making a roux, then setting it aside and never mentioning it again. Did anyone try to follow the recipe?
Nicole Johnson
Thursday 3rd of January 2019
Hey Frank! So sorry about that. The completed recipe was still sitting as a draft here. I pushed the changes live, so it should be complete now. You may have to clear your cache though!
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