What to serve with Steak

Cooking up a steak dinner is a rite of passage for many meat lovers. Whether you’re treating your partner, cooking for whole the family or just indulging yourself, nothing is quite as special as steak night. But what to serve your steak with? From a simple side of chips to spicy peppercorn sauces, there’s all sorts of side dishes you can make to go with your next steak dinner.

Take a look below for some mouth-watering recipe inspiration.

What are the Best Side Dishes for Steak?

A good side dish can often be the difference between a nice meal and a delicious one. When it comes to steak dinners, the best side dishes complement the beef with crunchy texture, fresh flavours, and a bright burst of colour. All of which makes Tenderstem® broccoli one of the best vegetables you can choose to serve with steak.

Keeping Your Side Dishes Simple

You can keep it simple by serving steak with a perfectly cooked side portion of Tenderstem® broccoli. Nevermind worrying about whether to cook your steak rare or well done, the bigger question is how would you like to cook your Tenderstem®?

Steak Night Recipes

It’s often forgotten that a good cut of steak can be super versatile. So when you’re thinking about what to serve it with, you can consider all kinds of different recipes. From stir-fries to salads and noodle dishes to Sunday roasts, you can serve steak in lots of different ways.

So whether you’re looking for date night inspiration or cooking for whole family, here’s some of our favourite recipes that you can serve with steak.

What are the Different Cuts of Steak?

Sometimes, the type of cut you have will determine what to serve with steak. And with all the different cuts to choose from, it can be a little daunting to know which to choose.

Let’s take a look at some of the most common cuts, so you can make the right choice:

  • Fillet Steak ― sometimes referred to as Filet Mignon, this is one of the most popular cuts of beef steak. It is an unworked muscle cut from the lower. The texture is very tender and the cut can be cooked quickly. Perfect for slicing up thinly in a stir-fry recipe.
  • Sirloin Steak ― another tender cut but with more fat and greater marbling through the meat. With the added fat, it usually packs more flavour than a fillet steak, but requires more careful cooking to ensure the texture remains tender. Try serving this steak with a pattini salad.
  • T-bone Steak ― this cut of steak is comprised of both the sirloin and fillet cut together. Sometimes referred to as porterhouse steak, it is one of the largest cuts of steak you’re likely to come across. It’s also one of the tastiest, so serve this steak with something straightforward like garlic butter and a simple Tenderstem® side dish.
  • Ribeye Steak ― as the name suggests, the ribeye steak is cut from the ribs and should be full of fat and marbling. It is packed with flavour and one of the most popular cuts of steak.
  • Rump ― the rump is one of the cheaper cuts of meat you can buy. It’s a well worked muscle, which means it is not as tender as some of the more premium cuts. It can still be incredibly tasty and works really well in stir fries, such as this Chinese beef and broccoli stir fry.

Other cuts of steak include the flank (or bavette), onglet, skirt, and brisket. And there’s a great flank steak recipe from Chef Tarek on the Tenderstem® website, served with caramelized onion, goat cheese and roasted pepper.

You might also want to think about what sauces to serve your steak with. Some of the classics include peppercorn, béarnaise, salsa verde and blue cheese. And have you thought about which wine you’re going to pair it with? A limited-edition glass of Tendernay might be just the tipple you need.