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Easy Sides With Steak

Jun 20, 2024 by Emily · 1 Comment

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Looking for simple ways to enhance your steak dinner?

Discover a variety of delicious sides that perfectly complement the rich flavors of steak.

From hearty roasted vegetables to creamy mashed potatoes, these easy sides with steak will take your steak meal to the next level!

Sides for steak.
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When it comes to enjoying a delicious steak dinner, the perfect side dishes can make all the difference.

Whether you're grilling up a juicy ribeye or savoring a tender filet mignon, pairing it with the right sides can truly complete the meal.

From comforting classics like buttery mashed potatoes to fresh and crisp salads bursting with flavor, the options are endless.

Join us as we explore a selection of simple yet satisfying sides that are sure to enhance your steak experience.

23 Easy Recipes To Serve With Steak

1. Parmesan Garlic French Fries

Fries on a plate with a bowl of sauce.

Shake up your fries game with these parmesan garlic french fries.

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and loaded with savory parmesan and garlic flavor, they're sure to be a hit with everyone.

Whether served as a snack or a side dish, these fries are irresistible and easy to make.

Parmesan Garlic French Fries

2. Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Cilantro lime rice in a plate.

Add a burst of flavor to your meal with this cilantro lime rice recipe.

Fragrant jasmine rice is infused with zesty lime and fresh cilantro, creating a dish that's vibrant and delicious.

Whether served alongside Mexican-inspired dishes or as a base for burrito bowls, it's sure to be a hit.

Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

3. Baked Balsamic Asparagus

Baked asparagus and tomatoes.

Enjoy the flavors of spring with this baked balsamic asparagus recipe.

Tender asparagus spears are roasted to perfection with a tangy balsamic glaze, creating a dish that's both flavorful and nutritious.

Whether served as a side dish or a light appetizer, it's sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.

Baked Balsamic Asparagus

4. Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Close up image of mashed potato.

Indulge in creamy comfort with these sour cream mashed potatoes.

Made with buttery Yukon Gold potatoes and tangy sour cream, they're the perfect side dish for any meal.

Whether served alongside roast chicken or grilled steak, they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Give them a try and enjoy potato perfection in every bite!

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

5. Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom risotto on a plate with chives on top.

Treat yourself to a taste of Italy with this mushroom risotto recipe.

Creamy Arborio rice is cooked to perfection with savory mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and rich broth, creating a dish that's both comforting and delicious.

Whether served as a side dish or a standalone meal, it's sure to impress. Give it a try and experience risotto perfection!

Mushroom Risotto

6. Rosemary Roasted Zucchini and Sweet Potato

Roasted sweet potatoes and zucchini in a bowl with a spoon.

Enjoy the flavors of summer with this rosemary roasted zucchini and sweet potato recipe.

Tender zucchini and sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection with fragrant rosemary and olive oil, creating a dish that's both savory and satisfying.

Whether served as a side dish or a light meal, it's sure to be a hit. Give it a try and experience vegetable perfection!

Rosemary Roasted Zucchini and Sweet Potato

7. Carrot Ribbon Salad

Close up image of carrot and arugula salad.

Refresh your palate with this vibrant carrot ribbon salad.

Ribbons of fresh carrots are tossed with crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, and tangy dressing, creating a dish that's both refreshing and flavorful.

Whether served as a side dish or a light appetizer, it's sure to brighten up your plate and tantalize your taste buds.

Carrot Ribbon Salad

8. Garlic Sesame Green Beans

Garlic sesame green beans in a frying pan.

Add a burst of flavor to your meal with these garlic sesame green beans.

Tender green beans are sautéed with garlic and sesame oil, creating a dish that's both savory and satisfying.

Whether served as a side dish or a quick snack, they're sure to be a hit.

Garlic Sesame Green Beans

9. Jasmine Rice on the Stovetop

Close up image of cooked jasmine rice in a blue bowl.

Achieve fluffy perfection with this jasmine rice recipe.

Fragrant and aromatic, jasmine rice is cooked to tender perfection on the stovetop, making it a versatile and delicious side dish for any meal.

Whether paired with Asian-inspired stir-fries or savory curries, its delicate flavor and fluffy texture will leave you craving more.

Jasmine Rice on the Stovetop

10. Orzo Rice Pilaf With Garlic and Herbs

Orzo rice pilaf in a saucepan.

Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean with this orzo rice pilaf recipe.

Tender orzo pasta is cooked to perfection with savory garlic, fragrant herbs, and rich broth, creating a dish that's both comforting and delicious.

Whether served as a side dish or a standalone meal, it's sure to impress.

Orzo Rice Pilaf With Garlic and Herbs

11. Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe

Close up image of buttermilk biscuits.

Indulge in flaky goodness with this homemade buttermilk biscuit recipe.

Made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, and buttermilk, these biscuits are light, fluffy, and irresistible.

Whether served for breakfast with jam or alongside savory dishes like fried chicken, they're sure to be a hit.

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe

12. Roasted Beet and Watermelon Salad With Goat Cheese

Beetroot and watermelon salad in plates.

Shake up your salad game with this roasted beet and watermelon salad.

Sweet roasted beets, juicy watermelon, and creamy goat cheese come together for a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for summer.

Whether served as a side dish or a light meal, it's sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.

Roasted Beet and Watermelon Salad With Goat Cheese

13. Cauliflower in Cheese Sauce

Cauliflower in cheese sauce in a bowl.

Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this cauliflower in cheese sauce recipe.

Tender cauliflower florets are smothered in creamy cheese sauce, creating a dish that's both indulgent and delicious.

Whether served as a side dish or a vegetarian main course, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Cauliflower in Cheese Sauce

14. Garlic Parmesan Wedge Potatoes

Potato wedges on a wooden board.

Indulge in crispy goodness with these garlic parmesan wedge potatoes.

Tender potatoes are seasoned with garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese, then baked until golden brown and crispy.

Whether served as a side dish or a tasty snack, they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Garlic Parmesan Wedge Potatoes

15. Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers

Grilled vegetable skewers.

Add a pop of color and flavor to your meal with these easy grilled veggie skewers.

Colorful vegetables are threaded onto skewers, grilled to perfection, and served with a zesty marinade.

Whether served as a side dish or a vegetarian main course, they're sure to be a hit.

Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers

16. Moroccan Carrot Salad

Moroccan carrots in a bowl.

Transport your taste buds to the exotic flavors of Morocco with this make-ahead Moroccan carrot salad.

Bursting with warm spices, sweet raisins, and crunchy almonds, it's a flavorful and nutritious side dish that's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.

Moroccan Carrot Salad

17. Creamy Mushrooms

Close up image of mushrooms in a frying pan.

Indulge in rich and creamy goodness with these creamy mushrooms.

Tender mushrooms are sautéed in butter and garlic, then simmered in a velvety cream sauce until thick and luxurious.

Whether served as a side dish or a topping for steak or pasta, they're sure to be a hit.

Creamy Mushrooms

18. Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

Roasted sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts.

Enjoy the flavors of fall with this maple roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts recipe.

Tender sweet potatoes and crispy Brussels sprouts are roasted to perfection with maple syrup and savory spices, creating a dish that's both sweet and savory.

Whether served as a side dish or a vegetarian main course, it's sure to be a hit.

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

19. Creamy Mac and Cheese

Close up image of mac and cheese.

Indulge in comfort food heaven with this creamy mac and cheese recipe.

Tender pasta is smothered in a rich and cheesy sauce, creating a dish that's both comforting and satisfying.

Whether served as a side dish or a standalone meal, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Creamy Mac and Cheese

20. Roasted Broccoli With Vinaigrette Dressing

Roasted broccoli with cheese on a plate.

Shake up your broccoli game with this roasted broccoli with vinaigrette dressing.

Tender broccoli are roasted to perfection, then drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette dressing for a burst of flavor.

Whether served as a side dish or a healthy snack, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Roasted Broccoli With Vinaigrette Dressing

21. Lemon Risotto Recipe

Close up image of lemon risotto in a bowl.

Transport your taste buds to Italy with this lemon risotto recipe.

Creamy Arborio rice is cooked to perfection with zesty lemon juice and fragrant herbs, creating a dish that's both comforting and refreshing.

Whether served as a side dish or a standalone meal, it's sure to impress.

Lemon Risotto Recipe

22. Frozen Peas and Carrots Recipe

Peas and carrots in a plate.

Turn frozen veggies into a delicious side dish with this frozen peas and carrots recipe.

Tender peas and carrots are sautéed with garlic and herbs until heated through, creating a dish that's both convenient and flavorful.

Whether served as a side dish or a quick weeknight meal, it's sure to be a hit. Give it a try and enjoy veggie perfection in every bite!

Frozen Peas and Carrots Recipe

23. Oven Roasted Eggplant

Roasted eggplant in a bowl.

Enjoy the earthy flavors of eggplant with this oven roasted eggplant recipe.

Slices of eggplant are roasted to perfection with olive oil and seasoning, creating a dish that's both tender and flavorful.

Whether served as a side dish or a vegetarian main course, it's sure to be a hit.

Oven Roasted Eggplant
Collage of sides to serve with steak.

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Recipe

Collection of recipes to serve with steak.

Easy Sides With Steak

Emily
Want some delicious ideas for easy sides with steak?
Look no further, because we have you covered. From fries to rice, there is plenty to choose from!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Western
Servings 4 serves
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1. Parmesan Garlic French Fries
  • 2. Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
  • 3. Baked Balsamic Asparagus
  • 4. Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
  • 5. Mushroom Risotto
  • 6. Rosemary Roasted Zucchini and Sweet Potato
  • 7. Carrot Ribbon Salad
  • 8. Garlic Sesame Green Beans
  • 9. Jasmine Rice on the Stovetop
  • 10. Orzo Rice Pilaf With Garlic and Herbs
  • 11. Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe
  • 12. Roasted Beet and Watermelon Salad With Goat Cheese
  • 13. Cauliflower in Cheese Sauce
  • 14. Garlic Parmesan Wedge Potatoes
  • 15. Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers
  • 16. Moroccan Carrot Salad
  • 17. Creamy Mushrooms
  • 18. Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
  • 19. Creamy Mac and Cheese
  • 20. Roasted Broccoli With Vinaigrette Dressing
  • 21. Lemon Risotto Recipe
  • 22. Frozen Peas and Carrots Recipe
  • 23. Oven Roasted Eggplant

Instructions
 

  • Choose your favorite recipe from the list above.
  • Gather all the ingredients.
  • Follow the recipe directions and make a delicious side to serve with steak.

Notes

Nutrition, serving size and cook times are based on the first recipe on the recipe card.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serveCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 20gFiber: 5g
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  1. Trudy says

    July 29, 2024 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    Great collection of recipes. Will definitely make a few.

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