Four Side Dishes to Pair with Your Next Steak Dinner
Who doesn’t love tucking into a steak after a long day? Whether you make it a weekly thing or save it for special occasions, it’s both tasty and easy to prepare. There are hundreds of ways to spice up your steak dinner – learning how to cook a steak in the oven is simple enough and produces great results, while trying new side dishes and sauces also livens things up.
If you’re looking for ways to give your next steak dinner a fresh twist, here are 4 delicious side dishes to try out!
Garlic Butter Mushrooms
These garlic butter mushrooms will make your dinner guests feel like they’re dining at an authentic steakhouse. To start, you’ll need around 1 ½ pounds of cleaned crimini mushrooms. If you can’t find these at your local grocery store, baby Bella’s or button mushrooms will substitute just fine.
You’ll also need:
- 4 tbsp. melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp. freshly chopped thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
To start, preheat your oven to 375 °F (or 190 °C). Whisk together your butter, garlic, vinegar, and thyme in a medium bowl.
Spread your mushrooms evenly on a large baking sheet. Pour your mixture over the mushrooms and season them with the Kosher salt and pepper.
Roast for about 18 minutes or until they’re tender and golden.
Cheesy-Baked Asparagus
Got some picky eaters on your hands? If you’re looking for ways to sneak some vegetables into their meals, this cheesy-baked asparagus is the way to go.
You’ll need approximately 2 pounds of asparagus. Before you go any further with this recipe, be sure to trim the stalks.
You’ll also need:
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
Preheat your oven to 400 °F (or 200 °C). Set all the asparagus into a baking pan. Pour your heavy cream over the asparagus and sprinkle the garlic, salt, and pepper on top. Then, sprinkle your cheese on evenly.
As an optional step, you can use some red pepper flakes as a garnish before placing the pan in the oven.
Bake for about 28 minutes or until the asparagus is tender and the cheese is melted and golden.
Lemon Herb Couscous
Want something a little lighter to pair with your next steak dinner? This lemon herb couscous dish is just what you need.
Gather these ingredients to get started:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
- The juice of half a lemon
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Clean your couscous by rinsing under cold water. Do so until the water runs clear.
Then, pour chicken broth into a medium-sized saucepan and bring it to a boil. Add the couscous in and cover the pot with a lid. Remove it from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Fluff the mixture with a fork. Add in all your other ingredients and enjoy!
Sweet Potato Fries
These are the perfect healthy alternative to traditional French fries!
Ingredients:
- 6 large sweet potatoes, sliced in the Batonnet style
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 ½ tbsp. cornstarch
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
Preheat your oven to 425 °F (or 220 °C). Set your sweet potato slices in a large bowl. Fill the bowl with cold water and leave your potatoes to soak for at least 30 minutes.
Drain the bowl and use paper towels to dry your potatoes thoroughly.
Pull out two large baking sheets. Toss the potatoes with the cornstarch, oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake for 45 minutes or until they’re crispy. Turn them halfway through cooking for the best results.
With any of these 4 side dishes accompanying your next steak meal, you can revamp your favorite entrée again and again!
