A nice cut of steak is a great option for a weeknight dinner that’s full of protein. Unlike chicken dinners, steak often cooks in less time and can be eaten medium or medium rare—you just need to know how to season and tenderize your steak (and avoid a few common mistakes).
We’ve got plenty of recipes to help you along the way, whether you’re cooking on the stovetop, in the broiler or on the grill. Ideal for busy cooks looking to impress, these steak dinners are quick, flavorful and above all, effortlessly achievable. Get ready to elevate your dinner game (and have some really delicious leftovers the next day) with our favorite mouthwatering, easy-to-follow steak dishes.
Start with a simple steak sheet pan supper. Something magic happens to bell peppers and cherry tomatoes when they roast together on a sheet pan. The flavors caramelize and melt into a jammy consistency that goes great with a boneless ribeye steak, especially when the whole meal cooks together on one sheet pan.
Steak Fajitas
There’s a reason heads turn when the plate of fajitas walks out the kitchen door at a restaurant. This sizzlingly savory dish hits all the right Southwestern flavors and can serve a crowd along with a basket of warm tortillas.
NY Strip Steaks
If you’re looking for the perfect way to prepare a couple of NY strip steaks, start with this recipe from Tyler Florence. After an initial sear in a hot skillet, the steaks based in a combination of butter and thyme for maximum flavor.
Big Steak Salad
A big, tasty steak salad can come in handy to keep in your back pocket when your regular rotation of weeknight dinners has become a bit boring. This recipe tops the tangy salad with crispy fried onion strings for an extra special crunch.
Oven Steak
Forget about the cast iron skillet— this is our best recipe for cooking a crisp and caramelized steak in the oven. This version calls for thyme, rosemary, and a hint of butter, which makes it a versatile pairing to a wide variety of sides.
Steak Pizzaiola
This steak dinner has an Italian slant, where the strip steaks are served with a stew of onions, peppers, and tomatoes. The savory dish is best served on a few rolls of crusty ciabatta bread.
Pan-Seared T-Bone Steak
T-bone and porterhouse is a cut that can get overlooked at the butcher counter for fear of not knowing how to cook it right. With this simple recipe, you can turn out a gorgeous steak that goes with a variety of sides, from salad to mashed potatoes.
Steaks with Chimichurri
A flavorful, herby sauce like chimichurri can be a great pairing for any cut of steak you aim to serve. The punchy flavor of the sauce cuts through the richness of the steak, and it comes together in a snap.
Easy Steak Frites
You don’t need to make reservations to enjoy a plate of steak frites with this easy weeknight version. Frozen potato tots take the place of French fries, which are easy to crisp in the oven, and the whole meal is served with a homemade peppercorn horseradish sauce that perfectly complements the seared steaks.
