22 Easy Steak Dinners You Can Make Any Night of the Week

A nice cut of steak is a great option for a weeknight dinner that’s full of protein. Unlike chicken dinners, steak often cooks in less time and can be eaten medium or medium rare—you just need to know how to season and tenderize your steak (and avoid a few common mistakes). We've got plenty of recipes to help you along the way, whether you're cooking on the stovetop, in the broiler or on the grill. Ideal for busy cooks looking to impress, these steak dinners are quick, flavorful and above all, effortlessly achievable. Get ready to elevate your dinner game (and have some really delicious leftovers the next day) with our favorite mouthwatering, easy-to-follow steak dishes.

Start with a simple steak sheet pan supper. Something magic happens to bell peppers and cherry tomatoes when they roast together on a sheet pan. The flavors caramelize and melt into a jammy consistency that goes great with a boneless ribeye steak, especially when the whole meal cooks together on one sheet pan.

There’s a reason heads turn when the plate of fajitas walks out the kitchen door at a restaurant. This sizzlingly savory dish hits all the right Southwestern flavors and can serve a crowd along with a basket of warm tortillas.

If you’re looking for the perfect way to prepare a couple of NY strip steaks, start with this recipe from Tyler Florence. After an initial sear in a hot skillet, the steaks based in a combination of butter and thyme for maximum flavor.

Bring the steakhouse home with this hearty combination of seared steak and rich blue cheese-stuffed baked potatoes. The shallot and port wine sauce on the steak is the finishing touch, providing a velvety and smooth coating to each bite.