The 21 Best Side Dishes to Serve With Steak Pair your steak with the perfect sidekick, from baked potatoes to a simple crunchy salads. Close Credit: Justin Walker Truth be told, there are very few side dishes that don't go well with steak. Whatever you're cooking, from filet mignon to rib eye, New York strip to flank or skirt steak, it's hard to go wrong when it comes to accompaniments. That's because although the steak itself may have incredible richness and depth, it's not such a polarizing flavor that it will truly clash with others. Some true classic steak sides, like baked potatoes and salads, have an undeniable nostalgia factor. But beyond these, there's a whole world of other side dishes out there that do a fantastic job standing up to a meaty main. Scroll through to find a new favorite side dish for your next steak dinner. How to Cook Steak Like a Chef, From Pan Searing and Broiling to Grilling 01 of 21 Corn-and-Avocado Salad With Goddess Dressing Credit: Petrina Tinslay This chopped salad, which has echoes of Cobb and feels a little bit Mexican, too, includes finely diced avocado in the dressing for an extra creamy texture. It's fantastic over corn, radishes, romaine, and bacon. View Recipe 02 of 21 Asparagus With Blender Hollandaise Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo Asparagus stalks and Hollandaise sauce are a classic pairing, and if you're looking for a splurge-worthy side to stand up to steak, this is it. View Recipe 03 of 21 White-Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes Credit: Chris Simpson This recipe for creamy, cheese-topped scalloped potatoes complements just about any main, but it feels particularly perfect with a charred and tender steak. View Recipe 04 of 21 Sauteed Mushrooms With Herbs Credit: Johnny Miller Beautifully browned, caramelized mushrooms add a fantastic earthy flavor to the steak. An extra plus: They're ready in minutes. View Recipe 05 of 21 Brussels Sprouts With Dill Butter Fresh dill, lemon, and butter brighten up Brussels sprouts, making this side dish a terrific option if you want something light and fresh. View Recipe 06 of 21 Broccolini With Pepperoncini Credit: Paola + Murray This grassy, sweet, and garlicky crisp-tender stems of broccolini go nicely with steak, and their gorgeous green hue brings a pop of color to the table. View Recipe 07 of 21 Baby Carrots With Spring Onions Credit: John Kernick Another good-looking side, these baby carrots are cooked in a white wine-and-butter sauce and served with spring onions. View Recipe 08 of 21 Oven-Roasted Vegetables Credit: Jake Sternquist The trick to cooking different vegetables uniformly is making sure to cut them optimally. Denser vegetables, like potatoes and carrots, should be a little smaller than ones with more water, like zucchini. View Recipe 09 of 21 Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Credit: Linda Pugliese You can make this no-knead herbed garlic bread a day in advance, but the pillowy loaves are even better warm from the oven. View Recipe 10 of 21 Radicchio Salad With Chopped-Lemon Dressing Credit: Justin Walker Finely chopped lemon mixed with grainy mustard, sugar, and olive oil makes a stellar dressing for this radicchio-and-mint salad. View Recipe 11 of 21 Iceberg Wedges With Creamy Blue-Cheese Dressing Credit: David M. Russell This is a classic salad to accompany a good steak. Revel in the contrast and complexity of the rich blue cheese dressing against the crunch of the iceberg. View Recipe 12 of 21 Caramelized Pears and Red Onions The deep, mellow sweetness of this sheet-pan side dish plays right into the meaty umami flavor of a rich steak dinner. View Recipe 13 of 21 Creamed Swiss Chard Credit: Johnny Miller Swiss chard swaps in for the typical spinach in this dish, giving this creamy classic side a more distinctive chew. View Recipe 14 of 21 Khalil Hymore's Parker House Rolls These buttery classics are a delicious throwback to the steak dinners of yore. View Recipe 15 of 21 Green Beans With Caramelized Shallots 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. View Recipe 16 of 21 Big Martha's Mashed Potatoes With Cream Cheese Credit: Johnny Miller Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in Martha's mother's mashed potatoes, another classic side for a steak. View Recipe 17 of 21 Bloody-Mary Tomato Salad Credit: Dana Gallagher Pull this fuss-free salad together in minutes. The bold and bright flavors of our colorful tomato salad—with a dash of liquor or vodka for a game-changing taste—are just right for balancing the richness of the steak. View Recipe 18 of 21 Baked Potatoes With Sauteed Mushrooms and Yogurt Credit: Antonis Achilleos Mushrooms and yogurt mingle with the fluffy potato flesh for a side that's light yet satisfying. View Recipe 19 of 21 Tomatoes and Peppers Stuffed With Basmati Rice and Kale Spices, aromatics, dried fruit, and nuts bake together for a nutrient-rich and earthy side accompaniment to steak. View Recipe 20 of 21 Potato and Green Bean Salad Crunchy, tangy, and utterly comforting, this salad has a bite thanks to thinly sliced red onion and green beans. View Recipe 21 of 21 Polenta-Stuffed Peppers There's an underlying sweetness shared by the polenta and peppers on this side that enhances the savory lusciousness of a well-seared steak. View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes