There are some dishes that just go together—burgers and fries, bacon and eggs, spaghetti and meatballs… When we’re looking for something hearty for dinner, one of our favorite classic combinations is steak and potatoes. Crispy, crunchy, creamy potatoes go perfectly with any well-cooked cut of steak, from rib-eye to filet mignon, and can turn any meal into a special occasion. But the hard truth is that though we’re ALL about potatoes and turning any ol' weeknight into a celebration, sometimes the combo can be a little heavy. Don’t skip the steak (unless you don’t eat meat, then more power to you)—instead try one of our 36 steak side dishes that span way beyond just potatoes (but don’t worry, we’ve got lots of recipes for those too).
In our eyes, what you serve alongside steak is mostly about what’s involved in the rest of the meal. Having steak on a Tuesday to elevate your average weeknight dinner? Keep it simple and pair your meat with simple roasted or sautéed veggies, like our garlic butter mushrooms, our honey balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts, our roasted broccolini, or our roasted red potatoes. If you’re really not a veggie fan, try combining your greens with some cheese or cream, like in our cheesy baked asparagus or our creamed spinach. Want to make it even heartier (or have a LOT of mouths to feed)? Add super comforting carbs like our creamy stovetop mac & cheese, our mashed potatoes, or our cheesy scalloped potatoes. Serving a steak for date night instead? You’re going to want dishes that impress but aren’t too difficult. Try pairing your steak with our cacio e pepe potato gnocchi (these would be SO fun to make with your date), our baked risotto with lemon, peas & Parmesan, or our Lyonnaise potatoes (with caramelized onions 😋). Taking your steak outside to make on your grill, perhaps for an al fresco dinner or an upscale BBQ? Serve fun summertime options like our cheesy tomato skillet, grilled green beans, classic French fries, or lemon garlic shrimp (surf and turf anyone?).
Want even more side dish inspiration? Steak is a great option year-round, so check out our favorite summer, fall, and winter side dishes too.
