We’ve rounded up the best side dishes for steak to transform your dinner into a meal fit for a king. When grilling a steak at home, you can go with a simple salad side to let the steak shine, or you can go all out with scrumptious veggies and decadent carbs. I like to keep it simple, but feel free to create a feast full of delicious sides.
Best Sides for Steak
Whether it’s a romantic at-home date night or a special occasion dinner party, you’ll want to plan your meal. From bread, to scalloped potatoes, and even mouth-watering pasta, these 25 tasty sides are the perfect accompaniment to steak.
1. Texas Roadhouse Rolls
How can you eat a steak without some delicious bread on the table? Whether it’s soft dinner rolls soaked in butter or toasted-to-perfection garlic bread, you can’t go wrong. You can also bake up a lovely loaf of Italian bread or serve a crunchy French baguette. Add some fragrant garlic butter to the table, and you’re all set!
2. Scalloped Potatoes
Potatoes are the quintessential side for a nice, juicy steak. My personal favorite is scalloped potatoes. I just love these thin-sliced, super cheesy potatoes. They’re such a comforting classic. And if you cook them in a crockpot or Instant Pot, you can focus all of your attention on the star of the show – the beef!
3. Sweet Potato Fries
Baked sweet potato fries are a healthy alternative to regular french fries. They’re low in fat and rich in vitamins, and they’re delicious! With just a sprinkling of salt and pepper, sweet potato fries add a lot of flavor to your feast. Make them even more gourmet by adding dried cumin and paprika for an extra punch of flavor.
4. Baked French Fries
If you prefer the original, you can bake regular potato fries as well. For that classic restaurant feel, slice them thick, add a dash of salt and pepper, and bake. Enjoy your crispy fries guilt-free without the grease and calories you get from frying them.
5. Wedge Salad
Crisp iceberg lettuce, crunchy chunks of bacon, tasty tomatoes, and a flavorful bleu cheese dressing? A traditional wedge salad is a perfect starter for steak. Feel free to mix up the toppings based on your preference. I love to add hard-boiled eggs and chickpeas for some extra protein.
6. Mac and Cheese
Every great steakhouse has macaroni and cheese on the menu! The creamy sauce, soft noodles, and sharp cheese flavor are the perfect contrast to your chewy, meaty entree. Play with more textures and flavors by topping your mac and cheese with crunchy breadcrumbs or smoky bacon bits. Be sure to use either a sharp or aged cheddar (or both!) to maximize that cheesy flavor.
7. Onion Rings
Another steakhouse staple, onion rings are the tangier alternative to French fries. The best onion rings come from sweet Vidalia onions that are soaked in buttermilk, then dipped in a cornmeal mixture for extra crispy edges. Don’t forget your favorite dipping sauces!
8. Oven-Roasted Vegetables
Roasted veggies are a great way to get some extra flavor and nutrients, plus they’re so easy to make. Just pop them in the oven while your steak cooks! I love a mix of carrots, beets, and potatoes drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The vinegar gives your meal a tangy burst of flavor that will stand up to the strong flavors in your juicy steak. Alternatively, fresh or dried herbs such as rosemary or sage are just as tasty.
9. Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Brussels sprouts aren’t everyone’s favorite veggie, but this dish might change the minds of even the pickiest eaters. Roasting Brussels sprouts until caramelization gives them a lovely nutty flavor. Combine with garlic, smoky bacon, and a sprinkle of salt, and you’ll have a side dish that’s succulent and enticing.
10. Green Beans
Add a little more color to your meal with a side dish of green beans mixed with lovely shallot butter. Mix butter, shallots, sugar, and vinegar together in a pan, fry the shallots, and toss in your beans. This flavorful dish brings a sense of gourmet elevation to your meal, while still being super simple and easy to whip up.
11. Tomato Couscous Salad
If you’re grilling up your steaks on a hot summer day, this cold salad will be a welcome refreshment. Bright heirloom tomatoes, flavorful veggies, and some lovely pearled couscous create an elegant, Mediterranean inspired salad. It will add a touch of elegance to your meal and cool off your guests in between bites of steaming meat.
12. Corn on the Cob
Nobody can turn down freshly grilled corn on the cob! If you’re already firing up the grill for your steak, go ahead and stick some corn cobs on the side. And don’t forget to slather them in butter! My mouth is watering at the thought of this tasty summer classic. You can also mix things up and make your grilled corn into a yummy Mexican treat: elote. Simply add chili powder, cotija cheese, lime juice, and mayonnaise for refreshing, flavorful corn.
13. Red Cabbage & Fennel Coleslaw
A slightly gourmet take on a traditional slaw, red cabbage and fennel slaw is another fresh, tangy, and cool side dish. Mix carrots, cabbage, fennel, shallots, and mayonnaise together for a dish that’s sure to liven up any plate. This slaw is easy to make and goes fantastically with any grilled red meat.
14. Steak Sauces
Last, there are many delectable sauces that taste divine with cooked meat. Bearnaise is a classic French sauce that offers subtle tastes of vinegar and tarragon. Or you can go with a classic Chimichurri. This South American sauce made with chopped parsley, garlic, and shallots. It brings a fresh pop of color and flavor to your meal. There’s a simple choice of shallots and red wine, or an earthy mushroom topping, or the traditional peppercorn. The options are endless, but any of them will bring your meal to another level of exquisite flavor.
15. Mashed Potatoes
Make your steak dinner a winner with a side of mashed potatoes! Juicy steak plus creamy mashed potatoes are a match made in heaven. Mashed potatoes are a rich and buttery side dish, for sure, but the tanginess and garlicky flavor counterbalance the richness well. As a starchy dish, this pairing makes for a hearty dinner. It’s perfect for when you’re in the mood to indulge.
16. Asparagus Fries
For a light dinner, I highly recommend asparagus fries. Asparagus is low in calories and is a fantastic source of vitamins and nutrients. Together with the steak, they create a well-balanced meal. You have the choice to pan fry, oven fry, or air fry these asparagus fries. They’ll turn out nice and crunchy any way you cook them. As an added bonus, this dish is easy and can be prepared in advance!
17. Sauteed Mushrooms
Sauteed mushrooms are an incredibly easy side dish you can whip up any time. And they’re perfect with almost any entree – pork chops, roasted chicken, and yes, steak. The mushrooms are sauteed with butter and caramelized to sweet perfection. The garlic adds a nice punch of flavor that goes well with the umaminess of the dish. It’s amazing how a recipe this simple – just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes, can turn out to be such a mind-blowing dish!
18. Mushroom Gravy
Here’s another mushroom-based dish that absolutely goes well with steak. To me, a steak dinner is not complete without mushroom gravy. I always need a rich and creamy sauce to drizzle on top of my meat. This gravy has the best flavor combinations you can ask for – earthy, woodsy, and tons of umami.
19. Honey Roasted Carrots
If you like to pair savory entrees with sweet sides, this one’s for you. Roasted in honey, these carrots get caramelized and coated with a sweet glaze that contrasts the richness of the steak perfectly. The crunch from the carrots also offers a nice textural contrast to the tender steak.
20. Mashed Cauliflower
If you like mashed potatoes but are trying to cut back on carbs, this recipe is the perfect solution. Mashed cauliflower is a low-carb and keto-friendly substitute for the classic side dish. Some people might find this a boring alternative, but you’d be surprised at just how rich and buttery this dish is! The recipe is a cinch to make, to boot. All you’ll need is 5 ingredients and 2 easy steps.
21. Roasted Broccolini
With a milder taste than broccoli, broccolini makes for a wonderfully light side dish to go with steak. Broccolini’s florets might be smaller, but its stalks are longer – and they’re tender. This means there’s more for you to eat! This roasted broccolini has clean and simple flavors. Use this side dish if the goal is to highlight the steak in all its glory.
22. Potatoes Au Gratin
If you think scalloped potatoes are the king of baked potato dishes, I beg to differ. I see your scalloped potatoes, and raise you these potatoes au gratin. Also called Dauphinoise Potatoes, it’s a French dish made of thinly sliced potatoes, butter, cream, and cheese. That’s pure indulgence, right there! It’s not just the flavors, though. The texture that the layered potatoes create is also as equally epic as the taste.
23. Roasted Potatoes
These golden roasted potatoes are crisp on the outside and super tender on the inside! I can’t think of a better texture combination. Flavored with herbs and seasonings, these potatoes are wonderfully salty and earthy. It’s one of the most addictive sides on this list, no doubt. Also, because they’re roasted in the oven, not deep-fried, they’re much healthier than French fries.
24. Corn Pudding
For a sweet contrast to your savory steak, go for this classic Southern side. It’s similar to a corn casserole, but with a smoother and creamier consistency. A combo of corn and eggs at its base, this pudding is tender and fluffy. As it’s baked in the oven, the pudding develops an outer crust. It becomes crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, and it’s purely phenomenal!
25. Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Last on our list is another potato-based side that will round out your steak dinner excellently. It’s no question that potato wedges are sensational. They’re crispy and tender with just the right amount of saltiness. They have the same flavor and texture profile as the classic fries, only, they’re thicker. Here’s another significant difference: these potato wedges are air fried, which means you don’t need oil to cook them. They’re much healthier than fries, but with the exact same flavor. Who can say no to that?
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