25 Best Side Dishes to Serve With Your Next Steak Dinner
It's hard to beat steak and potatoes.
A perfectly cooked ribeye or filet is hard to beat, but the right sides for a steak dinner take the whole dinner up a notch. Ladd Drummond will always vote for a comforting steak and potatoes situation, but there are so many other side dishes for steak that fit the mood, too. This list rounds up plenty of ideas for easy family meals, weekend dinners, and even those nights when you want a steakhouse style plate at home without making it a whole production.
There are elegant sides like lobster mac and cheese for a surf and turf plate, and more casual weeknight recipes like a simple wedge salad, Ree Drummond's cheesy popovers, or easy air fryer recipes like snap peas. Of course, you'll also find different types of potatoes in all shapes and sizes. There are creative ideas like French onion stuffed potatoes, plus comfort food classics like delicious, creamy mashed potatoes.
If you're looking for some foolproof combinations, try the creamed spinach with Ree's bacon-wrapped filets for a twist on the steakhouse dinner at home, or opt for the Ree's perfect potato stacks with a big platter of grilled flank steak for your next potluck. No matter which one makes it to the menu, these side dishes for steak are sure to turn any dinner into a memorable occasion.
Mushroom Risotto
Ree's mushroom risotto is buttery, cheesy, and filled with all the comforting flavors people crave this time of year. She recommends pairing it with a great steak for a delicious side dish.
Get Ree's Mushroom Risotto recipe.
Potato Stacks
If you love the crispy, golden top of scalloped potatoes, then these cheesy potato stacks are about to become your favorite side dish. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with parmesan, cheddar, cream, and spices, then baked in a muffin tin until they're tender and creamy.
Get the Potato Stacks recipe.
Winter Ratatouille
Every steak dinner needs a veggie involved, and this winter ratatouille is about as comforting as vegetable side dishes can get! Ree's version uses thinly sliced beets, parsnips, and sweet potatoes, piled over a dreamy roasted red pepper sauce.
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Parmesan Herb Popovers
Homemade popovers are the perfect way to dress up a steak dinner and make it look fancy without too much effort at all. The flavors of fresh herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme (plus a sprinkle of parmesan cheese!) pair perfectly with your favorite cut of meat.
Get Ree's Parmesan Herb Popovers recipe.
French Onion Stuffed Potatoes
Everything you love about French onion soup, now in creamy, dreamy potato form. Picture fluffy baked potatoes scooped out and mashed with all the fixin's, then stuffed back into their crispy shells and loaded up with even more good stuff, like caramelized onions, smoky bacon, and melty cheddar.
Get Ree's French Onion Stuffed Potatoes recipe.
Air Fryer Baked Potato
Since these baked potatoes are made in the air fryer, they cook up quicker and crispier than in the oven! Top each spud with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of chives.
Get the Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe.
Roasted Carrots with Honey Herb Butter
This veggie side dish is the perfect mix of sweet and savory flavor when drizzled with honey-herb butter and a dash of vinegar. Before serving, sprinkle the roasted carrots with even more parsley and chives.
Air Fryer Snap Peas
Snap peas are a naturally sweet vegetable that's made even more scrumptious with a slight crunch and a heavy sprinkle of parmesan. It's a side dish that you can feel good about devouring!
Get Ree's Air Fryer Snap Peas recipe.
Sautéed Green Beans with Pomegranates
Classic green beans get a definite upgrade in this recipe that calls for plenty of fresh herbs, ginger, and shallots for added sweet, savory, and tangy flavor. You'll also find ruby red pomegranates and roasted pistachios mixed throughout.
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Mashed Potato Casserole
It's hard to imagine mashed potatoes being any better than they already are—but this casserole makes that happen! Add creamy onion dip, crispy bacon, cheese, and fried onions before everything gets topped with potato chips.
Get Ree's Mashed Potato Casserole recipe.
Roasted Asparagus
You only need 15 minutes to whip up this easy side dish. The tender asparagus is perfectly roasted in the oven so it's practically hands-free, too.
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Lyonnaise Potatoes
Is there anything better than fried potatoes with bacon, onions, and garlic? This classic French dish is worth a try. Don't forget to add a big sprinkle of flaky sea salt at the end and your taste buds will thank you.
Get the Lyonnaise Potatoes recipe.
Cabbage Salad
Looking for something light and fresh to pair with your hearty steak? This cabbage salad is sure to hit the mark! It's bright and crisp with plenty of crunch factor from the apples and nuts.
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Air Fryer Parmesan Steak Fries
These crispy steak fries are made in an air fryer so they couldn’t be easier. Best of all? They're loaded with flavor thanks to parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and balsamic-infused ketchup!
Candied Carrots
Sweet yet savory with a little tang, this is an easy 20-minute side that you can make any time of year. You don't even have to peel the carrots if you don't want to! Just give them a good wash first.
Get Ree's Candied Carrots recipe.
Air Fryer French Fries
Make a classic faster, easier, and healthier by putting homemade fries in an air fryer. They only take five minutes of prep and taste so much fresher than store-bought varieties.
Get the Air Fryer French Fries recipe.
Collard Greens
You don't have to be in the South to enjoy this classic side. Collards are easy to find all over the U.S. now, which is great because they make a great side dish that can stand up to a substantial main.
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Air Fryer Onion Rings
If you're going more casual for dinner rather than fancy, onion rings will surely be a hit! Making them in the air fryer gives them their telltale crunch without all the mess of hot oil.
Get Ree's Air Fryer Onion Rings recipe.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
If you've never tried sweet potato fries before, get ready to meet your new favorite spuds! The wedges are seasoned in cumin and cayenne and crisped up using the air fryer so there's no oily mess!
Get the Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries recipe.
Garlic Green Beans
Garlic, olive oil, and a little butter are all you need to make green beans shine! They're simple, yet so flavorful which makes them the perfect supporting player for your special steak.
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