Leftover Pot Roast Is The Key To A Drool-Worthy, Protein-Packed Breakfast

Especially when you follow all the best tips for cooking a delicious pot roast, you want to ensure no portion of this time-intensive meal goes to waste. Fortunately, since pot roast consists of a beef chuck roast slow-cooked in a rich and flavorful broth with hearty vegetables and spices, there are plenty of unique ways to enjoy any and all leftovers, including breakfast. Sure enough, tender, braised beef is an ideal ingredient you can use to up the protein count of more than one morning meal.

For starters, the simplest way to upgrade your breakfast with leftover pot roast is to serve a good-sized portion alongside a basic egg scramble or plate of fried eggs. You can also make a protein-packed breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, leftover beef, and sliced cheddar cheese. Or, layer a slice of mashed avocado toast with a combination of chopped beef and hard-boiled eggs. For a make-ahead breakfast to heat and enjoy in a snap, consider preparing a breakfast casserole in advance that includes ingredients like leftover beef, eggs, and frozen hash browns.

To make a more adventurous meal, you can also bring leftover pot roast back to life with a simple Mexican-style spin. Upgrade everyday breakfast tacos with shredded beef or make breakfast quesadillas with sauteed onions and peppers, scrambled eggs, beef, and melted cheese. Just don't forget to serve these breakfast-friendly meals with authentic toppings like fresh guacamole and five-ingredient pico de gallo.

Before you start eating leftover pot roast in the morning for more protein, take into account which extras you added during preparation so you can assemble a more delicious breakfast. For example, if you usually add fruit to your pot roast for 10 times more flavor, why not use your leftovers to make a sweet and savory breakfast hash? Whether you lather your pot roast in a citrus glaze or braise your meat with onions and apples, you can easily make a breakfast-friendly skillet hash with crispy leftover meat, eggs, cubed sweet potatoes, and any leftover fruit from your roast.

On the other hand, if you prepare a more Italian-style roast with diced potatoes, carrots, and crushed tomatoes, consider making an Italian scramble with eggs, cubed roast, and additional protein-rich Italian-style toppings like shaved parmesan or a dollop of ricotta cheese.  Depending on the breakfast you plan on making, you may even want to add extra seasonings (or ingredients) to your leftover pot roast prior to reheating.

For instance, if you're transforming portions of your leftover roast into breakfast-style tacos or quesadillas, you may want to reheat your meat over the stove in some red or green salsa, or taco seasoning, with a can of black beans for extra protein. Whatever you decide to make, don't forget about pot roast gravy, which may be a delicious last-minute topping for your next omelet, plate of hash, or loaded breakfast tacos.