65 Best Sides to Serve with Steak

Kristin Appenbrink
Kristin Appenbrink
Kristin is the co-founder of Part Time Vegan and Silent Book Club. As a former editor at Real Simple, she is compulsively organized and loves solving people's problems. She has a weakness for desserts, especially ice cream.
updated Jan 17, 2024
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Dauphinoise potatoes in red casserole dish
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Steak isn’t an everyday dinner, so when you take the time to cook it, it truly feels like an occasion. It’s often made to celebrate special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries, but it also has a way of making a random Wednesday night feel festive. It’s hard to beat a perfectly grilled steak when it’s warm outside. But even if we aren’t luckily enough to have a grill or it’s simply too cold for such an activity, we’re never disappointed with steak seared on the stovetop or a steak broiled in the oven.

While the beef might be the main attraction at the dinner table, you need more than just steak on your plate. With that in mind, we have plenty of ideas for delicious sides for steak. Whether it’s a simple potato side dish like a sheet pan full of garlic butter smashed potatoes or a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes, veggies like roasted broccoli or creamed spinach, or even just a simple arugula salad with a tangy lemon vinaigrette, here are 65 best sides for steak.

Potato Side Dishes for Steak

You can’t talk about steak without calling attention to potatoes — they basically go hand in hand. Whether you like yours roasted or mashed, you have lots of good options.

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Dauphinoise Potatoes
This classic French side dish is totally luxurious *and* easy to pull off.
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Photo: Eric Kleinberg; Food Styling: Kristina Vanni
Parmesan Potatoes
Melted Parmesan takes these roasted potatoes to a whole new level.
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Joe Lingeman
The Best Mashed Potatoes
Here's our recipe for how to make the best classic mashed potatoes, with recommendations for potato type, dairy additions, and mashing methods.
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Photo: Chris Simpson; Food Styling: Jessie YuChen
Cheesy Skillet Domino Potatoes

This recipe douses thin slices of potatoes in a rich cheese-bolstered cream mixture and bakes it all in a skillet until crispy and tender. It's a gratin-like side dish that pairs so well with juicy steak.

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Joe Lingemn
Classic Baked Potatoes
Here’s how to make an absolutely perfect baked potato every time, from choosing the right type of potato to how long to bake it for.
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Kelli Foster
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
If you're looking for a seriously impressive way to upgrade your basic mashed potatoes, take inspiration from loaded baked potatoes with all the fixings.
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Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes
These mouthwatering smashed potatoes are tossed in a garlic butter mixture and baked until golden and crispy.
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Fondant Potatoes
An easy, impressive recipe for restaurant-quality fondant potatoes made with just five staple ingredients.
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Joe Lingeman
3-Ingredient Roasted Dijon Potatoes
Not only do these potatoes have the ultra-crispy, crackly edges you love, but they also have a little added tang and go with everything.
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mash tender Yukon Gold or russet potatoes with garlic-infused milk and melted butter for the creamiest garlic mashed potatoes.
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Kelli Foster
Roasted Baby Potatoes
Everyone needs a simple, versatile side that’s easy to partner with whatever they're cooking for dinner.
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Joe Lingeman
Crash Hot Potatoes

This easy method for crispy smashed potatoes will be your new go-to side dish for any steak dinner.

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Joe Lingeman
Scalloped Potatoes
Learn the easy scalloped potato recipe that's rich and creamy and perfect for dinner parties.
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Crispy Salt & Vinegar Fingerling Potatoes
We have a smart trick that packs these potatoes all the way through with salty vinegary flavor.
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Kelli Foster
French Onion Baked Potatoes
Jammy caramelized onions plus gooey Gruyère = a dreamy baked potato.
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Shilpa Uskokovic
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Old Bay seasoning is the star of this crispy air fryer potato wedge recipe.
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English Jacket Potatoes
The secret to the best ever baked potatoes? Cook them like the British do.
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes
Frozen diced potatoes are the secret to ooey-gooey cheesy slow cooker potatoes. And, it only needs 10 minutes of prep.
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Photo: Justin Bridges | Food Stylist: Tyna Hoang
Crispy Skillet-Fried Potatoes
The secret to these impossibly crispy potatoes? Not baking or boiling. All you need is a skillet and a lid (yes, really) to pull off these perfect spuds.
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Photo: Alex Lepe ; Food Stylist: Rachel Perlmutter
French Onion Mashed Potatoes
Stir onion soup mix and sour cream into mashed potatoes for an easy side dish that will outshine the main course.
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Photo: Joe Lingeman; Styling: Brett Regot
Au Gratin Potatoes
Au gratin potatoes are one of the greatest casseroles of all time. Tender, fluffy potatoes are bathed in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, then baked in a hot oven until bubbly and crisp.
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Hasselback Potatoes
Hasselback potatoes are thinly sliced but left joined at the bottom, then baked until the layers fan out into crispy rounds.
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Kelli Foster
Chantilly Potatoes
French-style Chantilly potatoes are the ultimate fast and fancy side dish. The addition of whipped cream makes them extra light and fluffy.
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Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Jesse Szewczyk; Prop Styling: Andie McMahon
Smashed Garlicky Potatoes
Potatoes are boiled then roasted to get a mixture of browned, super-crunchy bits and creamy spuds in every bite.
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Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Everything you love about twice-baked potatoes, only way easier.
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Vegetable Side Dishes for Steak

The beauty of a steak dinner is that almost any veggie will work to round out dinner. Mushrooms are a natural partner. And you also can’t go wrong with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or asparagus.

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Creamed Spinach

Tender baby spinach, mixed in a flavorful cream sauce, makes one of the best and easiest side dishes for steak.

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Roasted Broccoli
Perfectly seasoned broccoli florets roasted until crisp and caramelized.
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Laura Rege
Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions
Combine sautéed mushrooms and onions with the slight acidity of lemon juice and white wine for a dish that bursts with umami.
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Kelli Foster
Green Beans Almondine
Snappy blanched green beans served with sautéed shallots and buttery sliced almonds.
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Creamed Corn
Sweet corn kernels simmered in butter and cream is better than anything from a can.
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Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Take the beloved roasted veggie side dish to a whole new level with smoky bacon and a glaze of maple syrup.

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Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
Roasted asparagus is a quick and easy side dish for any night of the week. Add a little Parmesan and garlic to the mix and you have some crave-worthy veggies that take practically no time to whip up.
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Caesar Roasted Broccoli
Toss roasted broccoli with Caesar dressing, then shower it with toasted breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for the ultimate side dish.
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Kelli Foster
Zucchini Gratin

A creamy casserole paired with a steak may seem like a combination that feels a little too rich for dinner. But you don't feel weighed down with this bright and crisp zucchini gratin, which has a breadcrumb topping kissed with lemon zest for a bright pop of flavor to contrast the creamy Gruyère sauce.

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Shelly Westerhausen
Easy 10-Minute Garlic Broccolini
An easy recipe for sautéed Broccolini with garlic and red pepper flakes that's the perfect weeknight side dish.
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Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Mushrooms have a tendency to soak up whatever sauce they're in, so drenching them in garlic butter is obviously a great decision.
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Ghazalle Badiozamani; Food Styling: Jesse Szewcyzk
Blistered Green Beans with Pickled Shallots and Toasted Breadcrumbs
If you think a side of green beans is boring, you haven't met this blistered version. Charring the beans and tossing them with pickled shallots adds tons of intrigue.
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Faith Durand
Garlicky Roasted Broccoli
This basic recipe for roasted broccoli is one you'll make again and again. If you like things spicy, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the florets before roasting.
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Laura Manzano
Cauliflower au Gratin

If you have cauliflower on hand, you can bake into this gratin that is equally creamy, cheesy, and crowned with a buttery, crisp topping.

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Ghazalle Badiozamani
Easy Skillet Kale with Lemon & Garlic
No, kale isn't a trend — it's definitely a vegetable that's here to stay. So learn how to make it as delicious as possible with this no-fuss approach.
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Lauren Volo
15-Minute Buttered Balsamic Mushrooms
When steak is on the menu, you can take the least expensive, most everyday mushrooms and transform them into a vegetable side that feels decidedly elegant.
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Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Jesse Szewczyk
Spinach Gratin
A blend of spinach, white sauce, and cheese baked together into a hearty, comforting casserole.
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Easy Broccoli Rabe
We have an easy trick for tempering this brassica's bitterness.
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Photo: Christopher Testani; Food Styling: Barrett Washburne
Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts

This vegetable side is a mash-up of cacio e pepe and perfectly crispy Brussels sprouts.

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Salads to Serve with Steak

There’s so much goodness packed in salads, we’d be remiss to exclude them. Your steak will be very happy next to a Caesar salad or a colorful chopped salad.

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Caesar Salad with Garlic Butter Breadcrumbs
A simple Caesar salad made with garlic butter breadcrumbs and a cheesy anchovy vinaigrette.
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Joe Lingeman
Tomato Salad

This simple salad, made with thinly-sliced red onions, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of oil and vinegar, lets juicy ripe tomatoes shine.

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Shelly Westerhausen
Spinach Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Feta

A simple baby spinach salad filled with fruit, nuts, and cheese that's perfect as a quick side dish with steak.

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Joe Lingeman
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Our easy caprese salad recipe features in-season tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and a spoonful of balsamic glaze.
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Ghazalle Badiozamani
5-Ingredient Kale Caesar Salad
An easy, anchovy-free version of classic Caesar salad, made with kale instead of romaine so it keeps for days in the fridge.
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Shelly Westerhausen
Vegetarian Italian Chopped Salad

This make-ahead friendly salad is packed with crunchy veggies and tossed in a garlicky oregano vinaigrette.

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Joe Lingeman; Food Stylist: Cyd McDowell
Broiled Wedge Salad
A new and improved wedge salad that gets an extra layer of flavor from broiling.
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Laura Rege
Spanakopita Kale Salad
With briny feta crumbles, crunchy toasted walnuts, and zippy herbs, this chopped kale salad tastes just like spanakopita, the iconic Greek savory pie.
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Simple Arugula Salad
A quick and easy, unfussy arugula salad tossed in a lemon vinaigrette and finished with shaved Parmesan.
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Corn Salad

This fresh corn salad is mixed with juicy tomatoes, sweet basil, and salty feta for a simple, refreshing salad.

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Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
An easy Caesar salad made with shredded Brussels sprouts and homemade croutons.
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Joe Lingeman
Cucumber Caprese Salad
A simple twist on classic Italian Caprese salad that adds cool, crisp cucumbers to the equation.
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Meleyna Nomura
Green Bean Salad with Farro and Crispy Shallots

Adorned with toasty nuts, fried shallots, and radicchio, this green bean salad is a beautiful addition to your table.

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Joe Lingeman
Marinated Feta-Beet Salad
Sweet roasted beets loaded with fresh herbs and feta cheese.
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Laura Manzano
Asparagus Salad
Mint and dill make this salad extra refreshing.
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Grilled Eggplant Caprese
To tuck in more seasonality in between the red, white, and green layers of a caprese salad, look towards grilled eggplant.
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Christine Han
Kale Bistro Salad
Kale, we're not done with you yet! This bistro-style salad is glorious, with golden egg yolks spilling out and cacio e pepe croutons kicking up the flavor.
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Shelly Westerhausen Worcel
Spicy Cherry Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Basil

Tomatoes, cucumbers, and jalapeño combine in this simple yet flavor-packed salad.

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Emma Christensen
Arugula & Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

When you need a simple salad to make the meal complete, this tumble of arugula and shaved fennel is all you need.

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Charred Corn and Halloumi Salad
From the sweet corn, salty halloumi cheese, and jammy pickled Peppadew peppers, this easy salad is a trifecta of flavors.
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