25 Delicious Steak Dinner Ideas to Try at Home

Steak is a popular dinner choice for many, but it can be easy to get stuck in a rut with steak dinner ideas. Instead of opting for a classic filet and mashed potatoes, it's time to branch out and try some different options. Read ahead for appetizing steak dinner ideas that you can add to your weekly rotation.

What's the best way to cook steak?

There is no one 'right' way to cook the best steak. Depending on if you prefer tenderness or a good char, here are some of the best options for each situation:

• Stovetop: Best for ease and efficiency. This method doesn't require any special equipment or top-tier skills. All you need is oil, butter, seasonings, and a cast iron skillet and you'll have a delicious steak in minutes.

• Sous vide: Best for tenderness. Using the sous vide method can deliver the most tender steak, but it does take some time and effort.

• Grilled: Best char. Using the grill to cook a steak requires some skill, but it's the best method if you want the best char. Once the grill is around 600 degrees, you can have a perfectly charred steak ready to eat in about six minutes.

• Air fryer: Best when short on time. If you're looking for a quick way to cook your steak, try using an air fryer. The air fryer can provide a nice sear on the outside and a juicy inside in roughly 15 minutes.

• Oven or broiler: Beginner-friendly. Cooking steak can be difficult to master, especially the first few times. Luckily, you can bake a juicy steak in about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how rare you want it. If you're a more advanced chef, you can also fire up the broiler for a result that's similar to the grill. Just make sure to keep a close eye on it, as the difference between a perfectly cooked and over-broiled steak can be just a minute or two.

25 delicious steak dinner ideas

Below, you'll find mouth-watering steak dinner recipes you can enjoy for a special occasion or any night of the week.

• 1. Steak fajitas

If you're in the mood for an easy and delicious Mexican-inspired dinner, try steak fajitas. These fajitas combine skirt steak with bell peppers, a yellow onion, and various spices. Once you prep these ingredients, place them onto the grill to char. If you don't have a grill, you can also bake your ingredients on a sheet pan in the oven. After they're done, add your fajita filling to tortillas, along with your favorite toppings.

• 2. Steak frites salad

Steak, salad, and fries all combined into one dish - yes, please. This Belgian-inspired salad offers a good source of protein, greens, carbs, and fats to make it a filling, well-balanced meal. To make this salad, combine mixed greens, cucumber, blue cheese, and tomatoes in a bowl. Then top with your sirloin steak, crisp french fries, and your favorite dressing.

• 3. Steak with chimichurri sauce

Add a little tang and heat to your New York strip steak with a herby chimichurri sauce made with mustard greens. You can enjoy the steak alone with the sauce or lay it on top of a bed or rice or potatoes.

• 4. Rosemary oven steak

Don't know how to cook a good steak? No problem. This rosemary steak recipe is beginner-friendly and full of flavor. For this recipe, you'll need New York strip steak, thyme, rosemary, unsalted butter, and pepper. The key to having a nice sear is to preheat the skillet in the oven. This way, the meat will hit the hot surface and create a nice crust.

• 5. Mediterranean steak bowls

In just 45 minutes, you can create a tasty Mediterranean-style bowl that's packed with protein and healthy fats. With creamy garlic hummus, juicy flank steak, and a crisp bed of greens, this meal might just become a weekly staple. To go the extra mile, top your bowl off with cucumbers, baby tomatoes, kalamata olives, and feta.

• 6. Steak stir fry

If you're tired of cooking the same meals over and over again, create a simple 30-minute steak stir fry. The marinade is made from soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil, giving it a sweet yet tangy flavor. Coat your steak slices in the marinade with a bag of pre-cut or frozen stir-fry veggies to shave off some more prep time.

• 7. Sheet pan Philly cheesesteaks

Sheet pan meals are the way to go when you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal. All you need for this take on an America classic is a boneless ribeye or sirloin steak, bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, American and provolone cheese, seasonings, and hoagie rolls.

• 8. Cajun steak and veggies

This Cajun-style meal is protein-rich and full of bold flavors. All you'll need is New York strip steak, broccoli, bell peppers, baby potatoes, and an onion. If you're following a low-carb diet, you can substitute the potatoes for cauliflower or a different vegetable. Arrange all the prepped ingredients on a baking sheet, then top with olive oil and creole seasoning blend to give it a kick.

• 9. Broiled garlic butter steak

Broiling a steak produces high heat without the effort of starting a grill or searing. Before broiling your steak, you'll need to tenderize it with a simple homemade marinade. This marinade calls for lemons, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, mustard, butter, salt and pepper. Once it's soaked in the marinade, broil for eight to 15 minutes for a medium-rare steak.

• 10. Cheese-stuffed steak roll-ups

Whether you're looking for special dishes to celebrate Thanksgiving Day, Valentine's Day, anniversary, or just enjoy a nice meal during the work week, these cheese-stuffed roll-ups are a great choice. This recipe calls for a butterflied flank steak - you can request this at the butcher counter to save yourself time and effort. You'll also need fire-roasted peppers, gorgonzola cheese, olive oil, and pepper.

• 11. Air Fryer beef and broccoli

Instead of ordering takeout, test out your cooking skills with this 30-minute beef and broccoli recipe. This popular Asian-American dish features juicy beef strips and broccoli florets covered in a sweet and savory sauce. All you need is to prep your ingredients for the air fryer - no extravagant cooking skills necessary.

• 12. Pepper steak

This stir-fry recipe includes beef strips and bright, colorful bell peppers that are mixed in a savory, garlicky sauce. Bonus, it only takes 30 minutes to make.

• 13. Steak au Poivre soup

Transform your steak into a mouth-watering savory soup. This recipe calls for filet mignon, shallots, heavy cream, beef broth, and a few other kitchen staples, such as garlic and butter. It only takes 45 minutes to make. Plus, it's perfect for leftovers as it can be stored for up to five days.

• 14. Surf and turf foil

Enjoy the perfect easy summertime recipe with friends on your patio. For this recipe, you don't need to worry about dirtying too many dishes, as you'll be grilling all your ingredients in foil packs. Combine steak bites, shrimp, corn, potatoes, and any vegetables of your liking with a quick and simple marinade and grill for 15 minutes. It's easy, quick, and a crowd-pleaser.

• 15. Pan-seared ribeye

For this dish, you can use a bone-in or boneless ribeye. You'll also need vegetable oil, butter, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. The key to getting the perfect sear is to place your oil in the pan and let it heat until it's just starting to smoke. Once it's at a high temperature, add your steak. Contrary to common advice about cooking most steak, you'll flip the ribeye every minute or so until it's dark, golden brown all over.

• 16. Balsamic steak tips and mushrooms

Steak tips are an affordable cut of meat that will soak up any marinade. For this recipe, the marinade is made from soy and balsamic, giving the steak a tangy yet salty flavor. This recipe can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.

• 17. Carne asada

Dark Mexican ale and Worcestershire create intense umami notes that pair perfectly with the sweetness of fresh citrus. You'll want to make sure you marinate your meat well ahead of time (at least two to 12 hours) before cooking.

• 18. Steak with caramelized onions and mushrooms

With beer-soaked mushrooms, caramelized onions, and a side of blue cheese potatoes, your taste buds are likely to water. You can use any cut of steak you like. If you prefer your steak well done, pop it in the oven after searing each side.

• 19. Steak kabobs

Steak kabobs are a summertime classic that are good to enjoy anytime. You can marinate your meat and prepare your veggies the night before, then all you need to do is skewer your ingredients and toss them on the grill. Or, you can also place your kabobs onto a baking sheet and cook for 10 to 13 minutes in the oven at 425 degrees.

• 20. Steak tartare

Step outside your comfort zone with this savory steak tartare recipe. In just 20 minutes, you can create a delicious appetizer that can impress all your dinner guests. For this recipe, you'll need a New York strip steak, baby arugula, egg yolks, chives, seasonings, and a crostini.

• 21. Grilled tri-tip

Tri-tip roast features an ideal combination of fat marbling and tenderness. This steak is quick to grill and works great for a gathering. The key to the perfect grilled tri-tip steak is the dry rub.

• 22. Carne asada torta

Tortas are a great weeknight sandwich that combines juicy, tender steak on a baked baguette-like roll. Each bite of the sandwich provides bold and tangy flavors with pickled red onions, avocado radish salsa, refried beans, and grilled carne asada.

• 23. Steak quesadilla

Pieces of skirt steak and melted gooey cheese wrapped folded into a tortilla - sign us up. This steak quesadilla recipe adds even more flavor with a chipotle lime mayo sauce. Make this steak recipe over the grill or on your stovetop.

• 24. French dip steak sandwich

This French dip steak sandwich is a labor of love, but every bite may just be worth the wait. Start by marinating your steak. You can leave it for as little as 30 minutes or as long as a few hours. Once your steak is marinated and the ingredients are prepped, heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sear your steak for about five minutes on each side, then take it off of the skillet and let it sit for 15 minutes before assembling your sandwich.

• 25. Hibachi steak bowls

If you enjoy Japanese hibachi restaurants, you might want to try this dish.These hibachi steak bowls are packed with sauce, sauteed vegetables, fried rice, and tender sirloin steak. This dish only takes 30 minutes of prep and cook time and is fairly easy to make. The recipe also serves four people, perfect for a small family gathering or to store as leftovers.

Find mouthwatering steak dishes at Meal Village

If you're craving a delicious steak dinner, but don't have the time or energy to cook, no problem. Meal Village offers a variety of steak dishes alongside 130 other weekly recipes for you to choose from. Simply scan their weekly meal selections, then place an order over the phone or online. Plus, there are no commitments or subscriptions - just choose the meals you crave and order what you need. It's that easy - tender, flavorful steaks made just the way you like it.