Food and Recipes Side Dishes 31 Delicious Side Dishes for Your Steak Dinner By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 22, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox So you spent a whole afternoon laboring over a beautiful, homemade steak dinner. You've set the table, lit the candles, and even made a gorgeous dessert—but wait, what about the sides? Whether you're firing up the grill and hosting a backyard barbecue or celebrating an elegant occasion, no steak dinner is complete without some equally decadent side dishes. Don't forget to round out your homemade steak dinner with a few of these tasty sides. Whether you're in the mood for a fresh salad, buttery roll, or classic corn on the cob, there's something for everyone with these sides. Check out these side dishes for steak and choose the one that grabs your attention. We think simplicity is key. The best sides for this type of dinner often have mild, yet memorable, flavors. Go with garlic green beans for a healthy option, or opt for rich macaroni and cheese for the ultimate indulgence. You can't go wrong. 01 of 31 Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob Let the natural corn flavors shine with this fresh and flavorful choice. 02 of 31 Spicy Pepper Jelly Coleslaw Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Spicy Pepper Jelly Coleslaw Coleslaw brings a bright and fresh addition to any steak dinner. 03 of 31 Baked Beans Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Baked Beans No other side dish hits quite like baked beans. Warm and flavorful, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser. 04 of 31 Classic Succotash Alison Miksch Recipe: Classic Succotash Fresh-from-the-farmer's-market ingredients (think: lima beans, tomatoes, corn) pair perfectly with steak. 05 of 31 Heirloom Tomato Salad with Herbs Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Salad with Herbs Heirloom tomatoes make this salad a quintessentially Southern side. 06 of 31 Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Pan-Fried Okra with Cornmeal Eating your vegetables has never been so enjoyable. This pan-fried okra recipe is sure to pair beautifully with a juicy steak. 07 of 31 Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Bring on the tomatoes! Just when you thought mac and cheese couldn't get any better. Make room for this new dish. 08 of 31 Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Jennifer Causey Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus This simple and delicious side goes well with almost anything, but steak is at the top of the list. 09 of 31 Queso-Filled Mini Peppers Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Queso-Filled Mini Peppers Colorful peppers are the perfect vessel for rich cheese dip in this bite-size side option. 10 of 31 Potatoes Patio Iain Bagwell Recipe: Potatoes Patio Steak and potatoes make a classic combination. A mixture of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese take this side dish to the next level. 11 of 31 Crispy Potatoes Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Katelyn Hardwick Recipe: Crispy Potatoes When the family requests meat and potatoes for supper, choose these crispy roasted spuds for any steak side. 12 of 31 Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad Photo: Hector Sanchez Recipe: Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad Don't blame us for including three potato recipes in a row; they are just that good. No doubt this one will make you shout hallelujah. 13 of 31 Baked Zucchini Fries Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Baked Zucchini Fries Baked Zucchini Fries are the healthy alternative to everyone's favorite french fries. 14 of 31 Skillet Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Skillet Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Fresh cauliflower gives this mac and cheese recipe an irresistible texture and surprising kick. 15 of 31 Grilled Sweet Potato Fries Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Grilled Sweet Potato Fries Queso fresco adds an unexpected richness to these Grilled Sweet Potato Fries. 16 of 31 Tee's Corn Pudding Jennifer Davick Recipe: Tee's Corn Pudding This recipe is quick and easy to make, so you'll have plenty of time to focus on cooking the perfect steak. 17 of 31 Spicy Pineapple Slaw Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Kellie Kelley; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Spicy Pineapple Slaw Crunchy and colorful, this spicy slaw will add a welcomed kick to your decadent steak dinner. 18 of 31 Crispy Andouille Hush Puppies Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Crispy Andouille Hush Puppies Sometimes it's okay to skip the green side dishes and go for something a little naughtier, like these Crispy Andouille Hush Puppies. 19 of 31 Pasta Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Alison Miksch Recipe: Pasta Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Did someone say homemade pasta salad? Sign us up! 20 of 31 Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad Jennifer Davick Recipe: Broccoli, Grape, and Pasta Salad Pasta, walnuts, bacon–this recipe has it all. Serve it alongside a perfectly-cooked steak for a satisfying meal. 21 of 31 Texas Caviar Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Texas Caviar Texas Caviar is everything we look for in a steak side dish: light, fresh, and easy to make. 22 of 31 Southern-Style Collard Greens Photo: Jim Franco Recipe: Southern-Style Collard Greens We have no trouble eating our greens when they come prepared like this. Plus steak and Southern collards make an iconic duo. 23 of 31 Buttery Yeast Rolls Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Buttery Yeast Rolls You didn't think we would forgot the bread, did you? Buttery Yeast Rolls will take your steak dinner from good to great. 24 of 31 Classic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Classic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes You say potatoes? We say mash 'em! This mashed potatoes recipe features a swirl of buttermilk for an extra indulgent punch. 25 of 31 Cornmeal Angel Biscuits Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Cornmeal Angel Biscuits Our favorite Cornmeal Angel Biscuits belong on every dinner table. 26 of 31 Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots Iain Bagwell Recipe: Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots You simply can't go wrong with steak and carrots. It's a classic combo that never disappoints. 27 of 31 Yeast Rolls Iain Bagwell Recipe: Yeast Rolls Make the dough for these tender, buttery Yeast Rolls the night before your steak dinner for a stress-free evening. 28 of 31 Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites Feeling extra hungry? Serve these chorizo sausage bites alongside your steak for a hearty and delicious meal. 29 of 31 Slow-Cooker Green Beans Iain Bagwell Recipe: Slow-Cooker Green Beans Call in the slow cooker. Prepare your green bean sides in your favorite appliance while you focus on cooking a perfectly-seasoned steak. 30 of 31 Smashed Brussels Sprouts Trey Ellis Recipe: Smashed Brussels Sprouts The mild cabbage flavor in this Smashed Brussels Sprouts recipe pairs perfectly with a steak dinner. 31 of 31 Tangy Potato-Green Bean Salad Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Tangy Potato-Green Bean Salad The lively lemon-dill vinaigrette on this green been salad will bring out the flavors in the main course. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit