26 ideas for what to serve with steak, including potato side dishes, fresh salads, roasted vegetables, and a few homemade sauces I make often.
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Most weekends, steak night at our house follows almost the same pattern. I get the steak going, then spend more time than I’d like to admit standing in front of the fridge trying to decide what else is going on the table. The steak part is never the hard part. What to serve with steak is the part that actually takes some thought, because a steak dinner can lean heavy fast if I’m not careful about what goes next to it.
This list is what I actually reach for when serving steak. There are potato side dishes for steak, the kind that range from a fifteen-minute air fryer batch to a cheesy scalloped potato bake when I have more time to spare. There are fresh salads to serve with steak for when I want something lighter to balance out a rich cut of meat. Veggie side dishes for steak round things out, roasted, grilled, or sauteed, depending on what’s sitting in my fridge that week. And because steak rarely shows up at our table without something to spoon or dip into, I threw in a few sauces too.
This roasted garlic mashed potato recipe calls for two heads of garlic, with one going into the cream and the other mashed directly into the potatoes. It's the potato side dish I make most often for a steak dinner.
These smashed sweet potatoes are roasted in the oven with spices and parmesan cheese until the outside turns crispy. This is one of my go-to potato sides whenever we're having steak.
This microwave baked potato is the easiest and fastest way to cook a potato. It's made with a russet potato, olive oil, and seasonings, and it's ready in ten minutes. It's a quick potato side dish for steak nights.
This garden salad is made with lettuce and whatever veggies I have on hand, since the ingredients are easy to mix and match, plus a homemade vinaigrette. It's the salad I default to when steak's on the menu.
This strawberry caprese salad combines pasta, mozzarella, basil, and ripe strawberries when they're at their best. I love serving this one alongside a good steak dinner.
This Caesar salad recipe is as traditional as it gets: homemade croutons, romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, and a Caesar dressing made with anchovy paste.
This roasted beet salad is made with thinly sliced, roasted beets served over arugula, with walnuts and feta cheese, then finished with a homemade vinaigrette. It's one of my favorite salads to serve with steak.
This Apple Walnut Salad is a flavor and ingredient loaded fall-inspired salad that's nutrient dense and vibrant – serve as a meal with added protein or as side salad!
These oven-roasted green beans are lightly seasoned with garlic and olive oil and come out with a little char around the edges. They're a simple vegetable side to add to a steak dinner without much extra effort.
This cheesy Cauliflower casserole with potatoes is a delicious side dish that's quick and easy – pair it with weeknight dinners or Thanksgiving turkey!
Hindbeh, a Middle Eastern dandelion greens dish, is cooked down and topped with crispy fried onions for a little extra crunch on top. It's one of the more unexpected veggie side dishes for steak, but it works.
This grilled romaine lettuce recipe is made with romaine hearts that have been brushed with a homemade vinaigrette that is then grilled for just 2 minutes to add char and flavor.
This broccoli is sauteed with garlic, salt, and pepper, finished with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon, and takes less than 20 minutes to make. It's a fast vegetable side I make often on steak nights.
These stovetop sauteed mushrooms are ready in about 10 minutes and work as a side dish, a burger topping, or a pizza topping. They're one of my regular veggie side dishes for steak too.
This homemade chimichurri sauce comes together in just a few minutes and pairs naturally with grilled steak. It's one of the first things I think of for what to serve with steak.
My Mushroom Gravy is made with caramelized mushrooms, onions, and fresh herbs. It's easy to make from scratch!
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Tips for Making Sides to Serve with Steak
Use seasonal ingredients. Take advantage of produce in season to create fresh, flavorful, and healthy sides to serve with steak. Not only do they taste better but they’re also more budget friendly.
Consider make-ahead side dishes. For parties, prepare dishes like grains and mashed potatoes ahead of time so you can focus on the steak when it’s time to eat.
Cook steak last. Steak cooks quickly, and the flavor is the best when served hot and freshly rested. You can season and prepare your steaks ahead of time but wait until you’re almost ready to sit down at the table to cook the meat.
Simple is best. Let the steak shine in all its medium-rare glory. It’s totally okay to serve a simple side dish like a single-ingredient roasted vegetable and let the steak take all the credit for a delicious meal.
FAQs
What is normally served with steak?
Steak is often served with a variety of sides like mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, and fresh salads. A classic pairing is baked potato but grilled vegetables are also convenient since they are cooked at the same time as the steak. Traditional sauces like chimichurri and bearnaise are also popular to serve with steak.
What are the fastest side dishes I can serve with steak?
The quickest sides will be single roasted vegetables like green beans or zucchini. They generally cook quickly and there’s very minimal prep so the side dish comes together fast.
What are the best veggies to grill alongside steak?
