Iowa State Fair Hot Beef Sundae
Last week I posted this recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast With Gravy. As much as I love roast beef, sometimes there are just SO many leftovers. One of my absolute favorite ways to use those leftovers is making an Iowa State Fair Hot Beef Sundae.
I first had this recipe at the Iowa State Fair’s Cattlemen’s Beef Quarters.
It quickly became a fair food staple for me.
Now you may be asking… What exactly is a Hot Beef Sundae?
Well stick with me and I will show you.
Each ingredient of the Hot Beef Sundae has an element of a “regular” sundae.
We start off with a base of mashed potatoes (I have to use this recipe for the best mashed potatoes E.V.E.R!)
Mashed Potatoes = Ice Cream
A ladle of leftover Roast Beef and Gravy = Chocolate Sauce
Melted Shredded Cheddar Cheese = Colorful Sprinkles
A dollop of Sour Cream = Whipped Cream!
And, of course, a Cherry (Tomato) on top!
And ta-da!
You have a Hot Beef Sundae!
It really is a no-fail dinner.
And one that doubles as a leftover – makeover recipe.
(Which is always a winning combo in my opinion.)

Iowa State Fair Hot Beef Sundae
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mashed Potatoes
- 2 cups Leftover Roast Beef with Gravy warmed
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 4 Cherry Tomatoes
Instructions
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Into four individual bowls, spoon a 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes into the bottom.
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Top mashed potatoes with a 1/2 cup heated leftover roast beef with gravy.
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To finish top each "sundae" with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and a cherry tomato.
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