21 Best Steak Dinner Ideas to Treat Dad on Father’s Day
Full stomach = happy heart.
Dad deserves at least one special day a year to thank him for all that he does. So, when Father’s Day rolls around, treat him to a steak dinner! Sure, you can get him a meaningful gift and a card. But let’s be honest, a big ol’ piece of meat and a few tasty sides will make him just as happy. It’s a thoughtful gesture if you think about it: You know him well enough to give him what he wants!
These Father’s Day steak dinner ideas range from fancy-dancy, restaurant-style dinners like steak au poivre and surf and turf to more casual meals like fajitas and kebabs that are just as tasty. If the sun is shining, head out to the grill (if he allows you near his territory, of course) and impress him with some cowboy steaks or Cajun T-bones. Or stay inside and wrap some filets in bacon. You really can’t go wrong with any of them!
You’ll find all the different cuts of beef here, from quick-cooking and inexpensive flank steak to that once-in-a-while, special-occasion grilled tenderloin that requires a bit of effort, but man, it is good. (Ladd Drummond’s tips will guide you through his whole process!) No matter which steak dinner recipe you decide on for Father’s Day, Dad will surely be happy. Remember, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so you’re making the right move by gifting him meat.
Cowboy Steak
Cowboy steak is an extra-thick-cut, bone-in ribeye with some of the bone left exposed. Grill it up and slather it in ranch-flavored butter for good measure! You can serve simple sides like grilled asparagus to complete the meal.
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Steak Diane
Pan-fry a strip steak and give it a restaurant-style sauce on top. It’s made with garlic, onion, thyme, cream, balsamic reduction, and a heaping spoonful of grainy mustard. It looks fancy, but it’s done in a half hour!
Bacon-Wrapped Filets with Cowboy Butter
Isn’t everything better when it’s wrapped in bacon? Can it get any better than juicy filets like this? Well yes, because they’re also topped with an herby cowboy butter for good measure.
Lemon-Pepper Grilled Rib-Eyes
The secret to Ree’s rib-eye is an easy homemade lemon-pepper seasoning. Look for steaks with good marbling so the fat is more evenly distributed throughout the meat. Remember, fat = flavor!
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Ladd's Grilled Tenderloin
Ladd's beef tenderloin is the stuff of legend on the Drummond ranch. He actually cooks them in heavy-duty foil pan so he can control the heat better. Oh, and he douses them in butter!
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Santa Maria Tri-Tip
Here’s something new to try if you’ve never had it! Tri-tip roast is coated with an easy blend of garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper and seared over high heat. The meat is juicy, tender, and packed with smoky flavor. Serve with a fresh tomato salsa for balance.
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Steak With Onion Cream Sauce
Say hello to one of Ree’s favorite special occasion recipes! It only needs 30 minutes of hands-on time, including the glorious, creamy sauce to spoon on top. Serve with fries or creamed spinach for a steakhouse experience.
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Steak au Poivre
Impress Dad with this classic French dish. It’s a pan-seared filet encrusted with peppercorns. Then you spoon the most delicious sauce over the top. Serve with potatoes and an easy veggie side like asparagus for a bistro-style meal right at home.
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Surf and Turf
Do you really want to spoil Dad? Serve him filet mignon and shrimp! The secret is in the timing to make sure everything is ready at the same time. But don’t worry, that’s what the instructions are for!
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Hanger Steak
You don’t have to spend a fortune for Dad to eat like a king. Hanger steak just needs a proper marinade and a quick five to seven minutes per side on the grill. Then slice against the grain and serve.
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Garlic Butter Steak with Warm Spinach Salad
Make sure he gets his greens! But like, hide it under a buttery steak topped with bacon, shallots, and mushrooms so he feels like he’s getting away with something naughty. It’s good for his body and soul!
Grilled Flank Steak
Flank steak cooks up incredibly fast on the grill. To make sure it’s extra flavorful, whip up an easy marinade and let it soak in for about 30 minutes first. Then it only needs three to five minutes per side on the grill.
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Steak Pizzaiola
Give him steak with classic Italian flavors and make him extra happy. Here, steak simmers in a garlicky tomato sauce with herbs and a little bit of red pepper for a kick. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
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Cajun T-Bone Steaks
You can make this on an outside grill or inside in a pan. Either way, you can’t go wrong with an easy homemade Cajun seasoning. Serve it with any of his favorite sides, because steak goes with anything!
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Skirt Steak with Blistered Green Beans
All you need is a quick marinade and you’re on your way to an easy and flavorful meal. The green beans and mushrooms cook right in the same pan, so there’s less to clean up, too.
Steak Fajitas
Don’t splurge on an expensive cut for fajitas. You can use skirt or flank steak because the marinade will work its magic. Then char up some veggies and pile everything high on warm tortillas.
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Steak Kebabs
Another more casual (but just as impressive) idea is throwing steak kebabs on the grill. Marinate cubes of sirloin or New York strip in a Greek-inspired marinade. Then serve with a vibrant tomato salad and tangy cucumber yogurt sauce.
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites
One pan and 20 minutes are all you need to make these tasty little bites. Ree likes to use sirloin, rib-eye, or strip steak. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and Dad will certainly ask for seconds.
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Pan-Fried Rib Eye
Ree’s secret to pan-frying steak is to use both oil and butter in the pan. It gives the right sizzle but won’t fill your house with smoke. A salad and some mashed potatoes on the side round out the perfect meal.
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Spicy Steak with Pimiento Cheese Grits
Spice up some strip steak with an easy mix of cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. As it cooks up, make creamy, cheesy grits as the side. It’s a Southern spin that dads anywhere will love.
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