12 Sides to Serve with Steak

David M. Russell

What goes with that perfectly seared sirloin or that meaty flank? From steakhouse classics to simple crunchy salads, we have the side dish recipes to round out a steak dinner.

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Iceberg Wedges with Creamy Blue-Cheese Dressing

David M. Russell

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A classic salad to accompany a good steak. Revel in the conrast and complexity of the rich blue-cheese dressing against the crunch of the iceberg.

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Caramelized Pears and Red Onions

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The deep, mellow sweetness of this dish plays right into the meaty, umaminess of a rich steak dinner.

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Creamed Swiss Chard

Johnny Miller

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Swiss chard swaps in for the typical spinach in this dish, giving this creamy classic side a more distinctive chew.

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Parker House Rolls

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These buttery classics are a delicious throwback to the steak dinners of yore.

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Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots

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For a nice, light accompaniment to steak nothing beats the fresh crunch of green beans. The addition of caramelized shallots adds a touch of decadence.