25 Easy Recipes With Steak
Put last night's leftovers to good use with our 25 best recipes with steak. From meaty Mexican dishes (like these Easy Steak Fajitas or these Grilled Steak and Elote Tacos) to deliciously easy appetizers (we're looking at you, Chevre and Mango Steak Bites), we've got you covered.
Chevre and Mango Steak Bites
Chevre and Mango Steak Bites Recipe
Cut chilled grilled steak when ready to assemble appetizers and slice it very thinly (less than 1/4 inch, if possible). The finished appetizers can be covered and chilled for up to 6 hours.
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Easy Steak Fajitas
Let everyone customize their fajitas by setting out an assortment of toppings such as fresh cilantro, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. Pick up a container of freshly sliced onions and bell peppers at the grocery store to save time (and tears) when preparing the fajitas. We prefer fresh over frozen vegetables in this recipe; they stay firmer when cooked.
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Grilled Steak Salad with Green Tomato Vinaigrette
Grilled Steak Salad with Green Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe
You can swap out your favorite garden tomatoes for the heirlooms in this tomato-centric salad, but don’t replace the green tomato. Some tomato selections (like Green Zebra) ripen to a lovely shade of green, but this dressing calls for a not-yet-ripened red tomato. Its tart flavor is key to the vinaigrette, which tastes great with any grilled meat or vegetable.
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Grilled Steak Salad with Potatoes and Pickled Red Onion
Grilled Steak Salad with Potatoes and Pickled Red Onion Recipe
A grilled steak salad is a great option for dinner. A coffee-and-chile rub gives the meat bold flavor without adding extra calories. Hanger steak cooks quickly (4 to 5 minutes per side) and is best served medium-rare, so keep a close eye on it as it cooks. Remove the meat from the grill when it reaches 130°F to 135°F.
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Steak-and-Potato Kebabs
Steak-and-Potato Kebabs Recipe
These spicy, meaty kebabs will satisfy the heartiest appetites. Our ingenious method of microwaving then grilling the potatoes ensures they remain perfectly tender on the inside without having to boil them on the stovetop. Serve with a tomato salad on the side for a simple, summery meal.
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Steak Fajita Chili
Make this staff-favorite one of your go-to dutch-oven dinners this fall. Tougher cuts of meat, like chuck-eye turn meltingly soft, root vegetables make the stew rich and hearty, and a dollop of greek yogurt adds just the right amount of tang, to cut through the rich sauce and brighten the meal.
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Grilled Steak and Elote Tacos
Grilled Steak and Elote Tacos Recipe
These tacos are a perfect blend of Mexican street corn (also called elote) and quick-cooking skirt steak. If you have frozen corn, blister the kernels in a skillet over high heat first. Gina Homolka is the founder of skinnytaste.com and @skinnytaste.
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Steak, Goat Cheese, and Onion Jam Tartine
Steak, Goat Cheese, and Onion Jam Tartine Recipe
We start these tartines (French for toasts, though more familiar to us as open-faced sandwiches) with a simple caramelized onion and balsamic jam. The onions cook down until deep golden and sweet, a great counter to the peppery arugula and tangy goat cheese.
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Black and Blue Steak Salad
Black and Blue Steak Salad Recipe
This gastropub favorite usually features a heaping portion of steak, butter-yellow croutons, and a blanket of creamy dressing. Our more balanced version includes avocado and a vinaigrette that complements the vegetables instead of disguising them.
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Best Steak Fajitas
For a seriously satisfying dinner at home, look no further than this foolproof steak fajita recipe.
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Carne Asada Steak Sandwiches
Carne Asada Steak Sandwiches Recipe
Chipotle chile powder has a smoky, earthy profile and isn't as hot as ground red pepper. These great steak sandwiches reap the benefit of the chipotle chile powder and are practically bursting with flavor.
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Braised Flank Steak with Nasturtium Leaves and Green Olives
Braised Flank Steak with Nasturtium Leaves and Green Olives Recipe
Jenn Louis, former Top Chef contestant and executive chef and co-owner of Lincoln and Sunshine Tavern in Portland, Oregon, shares a recipe for braised flank steak, which is her favorite from her upcoming cookbook, The Book of Greens. Combine beef, tomato, cheese, herbs, olives, and chile, then braise in wine and stock, and you’ve got comfort breakfast in a pan.
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Sourdough Steak Sandwich
Sourdough Steak Sandwich Recipe
This protein-packed Sourdough Steak Sandwich recipe is a great hearty weekday lunch.
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Steak and Toasted Farro Bowl
Steak and Toasted Farro Bowl Recipe
This meaty, hearty, protein-packed farro bowl is as tasty as it is easy to make. Make it the night before and pack it for a filling lunch.
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Spicy Steak Salad
This low-calorie feast is deceptively delicious. When you taste it, you'll be shocked by how healthy it is.
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Steak, Feta, and Olive Quesadillas
Steak, Feta, and Olive Quesadillas Recipe
We've given the steak quesadilla a Mediterranean spin with feta cheese, olives, and a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt. Meaty, slightly fruity Castelvetrano olives have less sodium than other olives and add a pretty pop of green. If you can't find them, try swapping in rich kalamata olives.
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Steak Salad with Butternut Squash and Cranberries
Steak Salad with Butternut Squash and Cranberries Recipe
A summer classic leans into fall with roasted butternut squash, tart-sweet dried cranberries, and fresh rosemary. Find peeled, diced fresh butternut squash in the produce section. You can sub crumbled goat cheese or feta for the blue cheese and walnuts or pecans for the hazelnuts.
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Steak Salad with Tomato and Blue Cheese
Steak Salad with Tomato and Blue Cheese Recipe
Fast-cooking and flavorful, skirt steak is made for weeknight dinners. The steak starts out quite large; cutting it into three pieces before grilling helps it cook even more quickly.
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Steak and Fried Egg Breakfast Tacos with Chimichurri
Steak and Fried Egg Breakfast Tacos with Chimichurri Recipe
Who says you can't make yourself a fancy, classy brunch all at home in the comfort of your own kitchen? For an ultra-hearty start to your morning, fry up some frizzled, sunnyside up eggs and serve them in a warm corn tortilla with grilled flank steak and the works. We topped ours with fresh avocado, queso fresco, radishes, and a flavor-packed chimichurri sauce that melts right into the runny yolks.
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Steak, Sweet Potato, and Blue Cheese Salad
Steak, Sweet Potato, and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe
Salad for dinner usually sounds like a shortcut. Not so fast. Toss together this satisfying, surprisingly hearty mix of sweet and savory ingredients, and serve with a loaf of focaccia on the side. Plan to use the bread to make some steak sandwiches with leftovers tomorrow.
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Steak and Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are made even more savory with the addition of our garlicky, rich Perfect Roasted Beef Tenderloin. Old school crispy shoestring potatoes add texture and flavor like no other ingredient can. These deviled eggs are the perfect way to use the leftover "end" of the beef tenderloin and pair well with any Super Bowl food.
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Steak and Peppers with Rice
Steak and Peppers with Rice Recipe
This filling and savory steak and rice has the all of the hands-off ease of a slow cooker recipe, but with tons of flavor and texture. The meat and peppers slowly simmer and caramelize with beef stock, soy sauce, and tomato paste in your slow cooker, creating a deep and rich sauce.
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Skirt Steak Soft Tacos with Avocado-Corn Salsa
Skirt Steak Soft Tacos with Avocado-Corn Salsa Recipe
Warm corn tortillas and a colorful, chunky salsa transform simple grilled skirt steak into a fantastic--and surprisingly light--summer meal.
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Grilled Steak and Bean Sandwiches
Grilled Steak and Bean Sandwiches Recipe
At Contimo Provisions, a Napa Valley food truck, chef-owners Ryan Harris and Kevin Folan bring fine-dining creds and from-scratch components to their craft. For this much-loved sandwich, they pile grilled steak and homemade pico de gallo into sandwich rolls.