45 Best Steak Dinner Recipes for Any Night of the Week
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Out of all the family meals Ree Drummond has made for her husband over the years, there's one that Ladd asks for over and over again: steak. While this might seem like an obvious choice for the two lovebirds (they do live on cattle ranch, after all), their passion for steak is shared by many. What's not to love about a recipe that's hearty enough for a cowboy, yet impressive enough for a date-night dinner? "We're obviously big on steak and potatoes in our house," Ree says, "It's an Oklahoma thing!" The Pioneer Woman has spent years perfecting all kinds of steak dinner recipes, so you'll find options for flank steak, rib-eyes, filets, and even T-bone steaks ahead. Whether you're planning a romantic Valentine's Day dinner or you just need an easy 30-minute meal, you'll definitely want to give these steak recipes a try.
Not sure where to begin? The first step is knowing how to season a steak. Once you have that nailed down, there are tons of ways to cook a steak: You can grill it (like Ladd does with his favorite grilled tenderloin), pan-fry it, or wrap it in bacon. There's even an air fryer recipe for making steak! Craving those classic steakhouse flavors? The steak with onion cream sauce will definitely do the trick. And, if you happen to have leftover steak, you can use it for all sorts of fun ideas—like a hearty steak salad or the steak sandwiches with wasabi cream sauce. Either way, this collection of steak recipes has got you covered. The only thing you'll need to complete the meal is a side of your favorite potatoes.
Steak Diane
This pan-fried steak is pure, unadulterated bliss! And while the steak is obviously very important, the secret's in the sauce: It's made in the same skillet that the steak is cooked in, so it's filled with those delicious browned savory bits.
Steak With Onion Cream Sauce
This steak with onion cream sauce is one of Ree's favorite special occasion recipes! The steaks are seared in a heavy-bottom skillet before you move them to a baking sheet to finish cooking in the oven. That gives you just enough time to make the creamy, dreamy steak sauce in the original pan. Easy and delicious!
Get Ree's Steak With Onion Cream Sauce recipe.
Steak au Poivre
The star of this classic French dish is a peppercorn-crusted pan-seared filet topped with the most delicious sauce you'll ever taste. It's made with flavorful bouillon, spicy peppercorns, dijon mustard, brandy, and just a touch of butter. Ree loves cooking the sauce in the same pan she prepped the steak, for extra flavor!
Get Ree's Steak au Poivre recipe.
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
There's a secret to making the best Philly cheesesteak: stick your ribeye in the freezer. It'll make it so much easier to slice! Once it's cut extra thin, you simply sear the steak in a skillet with chopped onions for an added layer of flavor.
Get the Philly Cheesesteak Sliders recipe.
Surf and Turf
Celebrate land and sea with this impressive steak and shrimp dinner that'll make you feel like you're at a fancy restaurant. It's part seared filet mignon and part creamy, lemony shrimp—both of which can be served over mashed potatoes.
Get the Surf and Turf recipe.
Salisbury Steak
While it's not technically a steak, this old-school dish made with ground beef is just as good as the real thing. Seasoning the meat with Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and a bit of brown sugar creates the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Don't forget to serve it with a side of potatoes!
Get the Salisbury Steak recipe.
Chile-Lime Steak Salad
It's hard to beat a crisp salad—especially when it's topped with steak and tossed with a spicy-sweet dressing. The tender pieces of flank steak are marinated in a flavorful mixture of fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar and pepper.
Get Ree's Chile-Lime Steak Salad recipe.
Cowboy Steak
The thick-cut, bone-in ribeye used in this recipe is known for its butchering technique called "frenching," in which some of the bone is left exposed. To make matters more delicious, there's also a ranch-flavored butter melted over the top!
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Garlic Butter Steak with Warm Spinach Salad
Everything tastes better when served with steak, and spinach is no exception. Even picky eaters will love this garlicky, buttery steak salad served with crispy bacon, caramelized shallots, and mushrooms on top.
Beef Kebabs
These kebabs pair juicy sirloin bites with colorful veggies and a flavorful marinade for the ultimate steak dinner! You can cook up the kebabs out on the grill, or inside on a grill pan. (Just make sure to turn on the vent fan!)
Get the Beef Kebabs recipe.
Pepper Steak
The beauty of this easy steak dinner is in its flexibility. You can use sirloin, flank, or skirt steak—whatever you have on hand. Just be sure to coat it all in the sweet and savory sauce!
Get the Pepper Steak recipe.
Steakhouse Baked Potatoes
For a fun twist on a classic steakhouse dinner, serve all the components (like the creamed spinach, crispy fried onions, and steak) piled onto a loaded baked potato.
Get Ree's Steakhouse Baked Potatoes recipe.
Grilled Flank Steak
Flank steak is incredibly versatile, but you'll love how quickly it cooks on the grill. To ensure you're getting a tender and flavorful steak, whip up an easy marinade made with Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, and brown sugar.
Get the Grilled Flank Steak recipe.
Chipotle Carne Asada Tacos
Carne asada is a traditional Mexican dish made with grilled, sliced beef—and it makes a tasty filling on Taco Tuesday! The smoky meat paired with fresh guacamole will become a new favorite.
Get Ree's Chipotle Carne Asada Tacos recipe.
Steak and Potato Pie
A savory pie will warm your family up with its comforting steak and potato filling and the tender chive crust. It'll be hard to resist when it comes out golden and bubbling.
Get Ree's Steak and Potato Pie recipe.
Lemon-Pepper Grilled Rib Eyes
Homemade lemon-pepper seasoning is the key to Ree's flavorful grilled rib eyes. She also mentions that your steaks should have good marbling to ensure fat distribution throughout.
Get Ree's Lemon-Pepper Grilled Rib Eyes recipe.
Cheesesteak Quesadillas
Two cheesy dishes join forces in this fun steak dinner. The cheese quesadillas are filled with all the ingredients of a classic cheesesteak: peppers, onions, and sliced steak, of course.
Get the Cheesesteak Quesadillas recipe.
Peppercorn-Crusted Steak with Creamed Spinach
Imagine yourself at a fancy steakhouse without ever having to take off your sweatpants! This restaurant-quality steak is easy enough to make in your own kitchen. Now that's a dream dinner come true.
Get Ree's Peppercorn-Crusted Steak with Creamed Spinach recipe.
Chicken Fried Steak
Surprise! This fried-chicken look-alike is actually a steak! It's a comforting classic that's best served with lots of gravy.
Get Ree's Chicken Fried Steak recipe.
Air Fryer Steak
Let your air fryer do all the work with this surprising new way to cook steak. Don't worry, the kitchen appliance still gets that perfect crust on the outside, which means you have more time for whipping up the garlic-cilantro butter!
Get the Air Fryer Steak recipe.
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