15 Juicy Steak Recipes That Pack A Punch
Grab your fork and steak knife: These recipes are here just in time for steak night.
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
A classic dinner almost always has one thing: steak. Steak recipes are perfect for date night, family functions, dinner parties to just your average Sunday supper. From frying it up in your cast iron to smothering it in gravy, let’s just say that we Southerners know how to do it right. Whether you enjoy your steak medium rare or well done, there is a recipe on this list for you. We’ll also share with you a few of our favorite steak-cooking tricks to help ensure that every bite of steak melts in your mouth. We hope you’re hungry!
Related: 45 Delicious Side Dishes For Your Steak Dinner
Cast-Iron Cowboy Steak
This is the best way to cook a thick, juicy bone-in steak restaurant-style without smoking up the house. Use your grill to heat the cast-iron skillet; the skillet surface area promotes a more assertive flavor and better sear than grill grates, yielding a steak with the proper steak house crust.
Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak With Corn-Chile Relish
James Ransom, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
This tender steak is perfect for the summer when corn is abundant and in season. The steak is rubbed in a blend of chili powder, cumin, and coriander, plus a little brown sugar for a little bit of contrasting sweetness. The corn relish is flavored with lime juice and jalapenos for an ideal kick.
Steak Frites
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
A short ingredient list and just 35 minutes is all it takes to make steak frites. Don't be surprised if this mouthwatering steak dinner with fries becomes a highly-requested meal.
Steak Diane
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke
If you're looking for a traditional steak dinner, you can't get much better than serving up Steak Diane. Originating in London, Steak Diane is a pan-seared steak topped with a flambéed cream and cognac sauce, that became a staple dish in the 1960s and 1970s across the United States.
Chile-Lime Steak Skewers With Coconut-Cilantro Sauce
James Ransom, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
These steak kebabs are marinated in an easy garlic, Fresno chile, coconut cream, and cilantro-lime sauce for four to 12 hours to really ensure each piece of steak is infused with flavor. For a side dish, serve with our grilled corn salad, which is easy to throw together when the grill is still hot.
Cast-Iron Steak Salad
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Believe it or not, the first step to this Cast-Iron Steak Salad takes you to the microwave. It gets those potatoes tender and then the recipes take just 30 minutes to come together.
Grilled Flank Steak With Chimichurri
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
For a lighter-side dinner that's full of flavor, try this grilled flank steak doused in a herbal chimichurri sauce, which is made up of cilantro, parsley, vinegar, oregano, garlic, and anchovies (which are totally optional!) The steak marinates in the sauce for at least four hours before hitting the grill.
Pan-Seared Flank Steak with Herb Sauce
This weeknight dinner might just convince the kiddos to eat all their veggies with a little help from this delightful herb sauce. Yes, this sauce is great on meat, but you can stretch it to cover potatoes and vegetables easily.
Steak Taco Salad
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
This steak taco salad is a delicious, satisfying, and healthy meal for the entire family. Alongside steak, the bowl is filled with a myriad of fresh ingredients, including, grilled corn, tomatoes, crumbled tortilla chips, creamy avocado, and shredded cheese.
Beef Fajitas
This Tex-Mex take on a classic dish might just become your new favorite steak supper. The bold marinade packs the meat with unforgettable flavor.
Bourbon- And Cola-Glazed Steak Kebabs
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
We took a note from the classic cocktail and transformed it into a sweet glaze that makes each bite of these steak kebabs heavenly. We pair these kebabs with a smashed cucumber salad for a refreshing crunch but feel free to get creative with sides.
Smothered Steaks With Mushroom Sauce
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
This 30-minute steak recipe is for those who want all the flavor, yet don't want to spend a lot of time on it. You won't even have to wait for the steaks to marinate, as the mushroom sauce that blankets each filet gives all the flavor you desire. Serve with mashed potatoes or a loaded baked potato and your veggie of choice.
Pepper-Stuffed Grilled Flank Steak
James Ransom, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
A ribbon of roasted and pickled peppers, creamy provolone, and fresh basil is strung throughout this tender flank steak, making each bite packed with flavor. And though it looks fancy, it comes together in just an hour, making it casual enough for a tasty weeknight dinner.
Pepper Steak
Sometimes simplicity is key, and this recipe calls for three basic ingredients that pair beautifully together: steak, peppers, and rice. This dinner can be made in advance to feed your family for a whole week.
Country-Fried Steak
Country-fried steak is one recipe that could have songs written about it. You'd be hard-pressed to find a Southerner who doesn't crave this nostalgic dish.
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