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26 Juicy Steak Recipes

26 Juicy Steak Recipes

Alison Miksch

From stir-fry to tacos, these delicious steak recipes will bring the sizzle to your dinner table.

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The Southern Gentleman's Pan-Seared Skirt Steak & Chimichurri

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This flavorful supper may be easy and affordable, but it's a real showstopper when it comes to entertaining.

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Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Charred Tomato Relish

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Charred Tomato Relish

The smoky flavor of the Charred Tomato Relish is delicious on just about anything you grill: chicken, fish, or even thick slices of country bread. We love it paired with perfectly cooked grilled flat iron steak. Flat iron steak can be a tougher cut, so be sure to slice against the grain for the most tender results. Spoon tomato relish over the top.

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Skillet Steak and Wilted Kale

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Skillet Steak and Wilted Kale

Sprinkle this restaurant-style steak salad with crumbled blue cheese for even more flavor.

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Coffee-Rubbed Skirt Steak

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Coffee-Rubbed Skirt Steak

A coffee rub gives a jolt of flavor to this skirt steak. If you don't have chicory coffee, regular ground coffee or espresso works just as well. After grilling, slice the steak against the grain to ensure tender pieces of meat.

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Seared Steak with Potato-Artichoke Hash

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipe: Seared Steak with Potato-Artichoke Hash

The Potato-Artichoke Hash is the perfect complement to juicy steak. For easier grill management and faster cooking, cut larger steaks into two pieces.

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Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad

Photo: Jacob Snavely

Recipe: Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad

This steak recipe shows off Asian flavors with chili paste, lime, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

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Steak Tacos with Charred Salsa

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Steak Tacos with Charred Salsa

The Southwestern flavors bring Tex-Mex flare to the table. Try this fresh serving idea: Assemble and serve tortillas in parchment paper-lined cups.

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Steak and Fingerling Potato Kabobs

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Steak and Fingerling Potato Kabobs

Grill the potatoes and steak at the same time. Baste with melted butter with each turn for a rich, mouthwatering result.

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Bulgogi Flank Steak

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Bulgogi Flank Steak

This Korean twist on flank steak uses a marinade of soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, and other ingredients for an extra tender and flavorful result.

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Grilled Steak Salad with Walnut Dressing

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipe: Grilled Steak Salad with Walnut Dressing

Add a side of fresh blueberries, strawberries, or mango for a fruity twist to this main course salad with tender grilled steak.

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Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-fry

Photo: Greg Dupree

Recipe: Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-fry

A ripping-hot skillet works as well as a wok to sear food fast. Just be sure to use one that can take the heat, preferably cast-iron or a large, heavy-bottomed stainless.

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Rosemary Flank Steak with Fig Salsa

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Rosemary Flank Steak with Fig Salsa

Sweet figs provide a satisfying complement to the savory steak and Gorgonzola cheese.

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Pan-Seared Skirt Steaks

Photo: Dhanraj Emanuel

Recipe: Pan-Seared Skirt Steaks

Pair the tender steak with Sweet Potato Hash for a hearty but quick weeknight meal.

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Grilled Molasses Flank Steak

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Grilled Molasses Flank Steak

Smoky, sweet molasses flank steak pairs perfectly with the fresh Watermelon Salsa.

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Grilled Steak-and-Ratatouille Salad with Basil-Garlic Vinaigrette

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Grilled Steak-and-Ratatouille Salad with Basil-Garlic Vinaigrette

Grilled veggies, crisp lettuce, and tender beef fillets make up this summertime salad. Top it off with a Basil-Garlic Vinaigrette and you'll have a satisfying salad supper.

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Beef-and-Watermelon Stir-Fry

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Beef-and-Watermelon Stir-Fry

The sweet heat of this beef dish is surprisingly refreshing. Slice the watermelon into sticks about the same size as the sugar snap peas so you get a sweet crunch in every bite. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for extra flavor.

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Vietnamese Barbecue Tacos

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipe: Vietnamese Barbecue Tacos

Vibrant Vietnamese flavors are served Tex-Mex style with a spicy sauce for dipping.

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Cilantro Flank Steak

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Cilantro Flank Steak

Fresh cilantro gives great flavor to this flank steak. You won't need much else besides cilantro, garlic, and seasoning making this an easy and delicious weeknight meal.

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Grilled Steak and Vegetable Kabobs

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Food Styling: Amy Burke

Recipe: Grilled Steak and Vegetable Kabobs

These kabobs can be made in a flash. For an easy side, bake some zucchini sticks with olive oil and salt.

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Molasses-Balsamic Steak Kabobs with Green Tomatoes

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Molasses-Balsamic Steak Kabobs with Green Tomatoes

Steak, veggies, and fruit make up these colorful kabobs. We also loved these kabobs with pork tenderloin and plums in place of steak and peaches.

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"PB and J" Steak Stir-fry with Rice

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: "PB&J" Steak Stir-fry with Rice

Pepper jelly and peanut butter blend to form the base sauce of this kid-inspired stir-fry. Cook a pot of rice as you're fixing this recipe so that it's ready to go when your stir-fry is done. You'll want to serve this family-friendly dish right away.

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Grilled Steaks Balsamico

Photo: Tina Cornett

Recipe: Grilled Steaks Balsamico

A marinade of fig preserves and balsamic vinaigrette adds great flavor to steaks. Marinate them overnight, cook them on the grill in less than 20 minutes, and serve them with a premade garlic-herb cheese sauce for an amazing weeknight meal.

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David's Chicken-Fried Steak with Redeye Gravy

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: David's Chicken-Fried Steak with Redeye Gravy

Cayenne pepper, hot sauce, and buttermilk punch up the flavor to this chicken-fried steak.

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Steak with Mushroom Gnocchi

Photo: Melina Hammer

Recipe: Steak with Mushroom Gnocchi

Slap some rib-eye steaks on the grill for a speedy and satisfying supper. You can also toss the Mushroom Gnocchi with cooked baby red potato quarters, instead of gnocchi.

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Lemon-Garlic Sirloin

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Lemon-Garlic Sirloin

Sirloin is readily available in the meat section, but for a thicker portion, such as the one called for in this recipe, check with your butcher to see if you'll need to preorder it.

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Cast-Iron Cowboy Steak

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: 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.

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Grecian Skillet Rib Eyes

Photo: Charles Walton; Styling: Leslie Byars Simpson

Recipe: Grecian Skillet Rib Eyes

The olive oil and lemon marinade is the key to creating great flavor and tenderizing the meat for this recipe. The olive-feta herb topping adds a Mediterranean flair and a pop of flavor to the steak. Many readers say they have substituted chicken or lamb for the beef and it turned out just as delicious.

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