25 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.

A big, tasty steak salad can come in handy to keep in your back pocket when your regular rotation of weeknight dinners has become a bit boring. This recipe tops the tangy salad with crispy fried onion strings for an extra special crunch.

Forget about the cast iron skillet— this is our best recipe for cooking a crisp and caramelized steak in the oven. This version calls for thyme, rosemary, and a hint of butter, which makes it a versatile pairing to a wide variety of sides.

We know that chimichurri goes perfectly with steak, but it can also add an interesting twist to fajita tacos. This dish also gets a boost from some poblano peppers that get caramelized in the pan and stewed in beer.

This steak dinner has an Italian slant, where the strip steaks are served with a stew of onions, peppers, and tomatoes. The savory dish is best served on a few rolls of crusty ciabatta bread.

A tangy, herby bowl of black-eyed peas can make for a great summer side, where wilting greens can be challenging. Pair them with a grilled skirt steak, which cooks fast over high heat for best results.

Steak can pack a punch of protein into a simple stir-fry recipe. A quick sesame and soy sauce marinade is the secret to this dish’s flavor, which doubles as a sauce for the sautéed vegetables.

This recipe uses a whopping 52-ounce 28 day dry-aged Masami steak, though you can create this restaurant-quality dish with any porterhouse or T-bone steak you can get at your local butcher counter. Start the steak on a ripping hot broiler before finishing it in a mixture of butter, sage, thyme, and garlic to rest and baste.

Roasting shallots in the oven until they’re completely soft and tender is a recipe hack that you’ll want to save to use again and again. Stuff them into a sandwich with blue cheese, watercress, and thinly sliced medium-rare steak for a filling and satisfying meal.

Meal kit delivery services have increased in popularity. It’s hard to get an impromptu delivery to Drummond Ranch, so Ree likes to make her own kits, with all the ingredients measured out and ready to cook. This skirt steak version includes hearty Japanese udon noodles and aromatic sweet soy sauce, plus fragrant Chinese five-spice powder. It’s perfect for anyone with a busy lifestyle

Perfect for warm summer nights, this hearty steak dish gets a kick from a salty-sweet rub made with ancho chile powder. It’s served with a side of creamed corn and dressed with a touch of tangy lime.

T-bone and porterhouse is a cut that can get overlooked at the butcher counter for fear of not knowing how to cook it right. With this simple recipe, you can turn out a gorgeous steak that goes with a variety of sides, from salad to mashed potatoes.

If tri-tip steak is new to you, it’s time to give it a try. It’s a relatively affordable cut known for a great balance of fat and lean meat with a robust, beefy flavor and tender chew. The steak is seasoned with a simple dry rub to help it sear and create a crust, keeping all those delicious juices inside. In this recipe, it’s paired with crispy roasted potatoes and a quick buttery sauté of cherry tomatoes and scallions to create a satisfying and vibrant weeknight meal.

A flavorful, herby sauce like chimichurri can be a great pairing for any cut of steak you aim to serve. The punchy flavor of the sauce cuts through the richness of the steak, and it comes together in a snap.

You don’t need to make reservations to enjoy a plate of steak frites with this easy weeknight version. Frozen potato tots take the place of French fries, which are easy to crisp in the oven, and the whole meal is served with a homemade peppercorn horseradish sauce that perfectly complements the seared steaks.

Flank steak is a very versatile and lean cut of steak, so it really benefits from a marinade. The marinade helps tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. Poking the steak with a fork here helps the marinade penetrate better and faster. Double cooking sweet potatoes in both the microwave and the grill, yields the creamiest insides and crisp charred skin.

If you’re looking for interesting ways to get more leafy greens in your diet, try this dinner of braised collard greens and chipotle steak. They both get served with a quick but oh-so-flavorful Worcestershire sauce using basic pantry ingredients.

A good sauce can make the meal, and this strip steak gets served with the perfect easy, weeknight sauce that you will use again and again. Start with some minced shallots thrown into the pan drippings, then deglaze with red wine and finish with a swirl of butter.

Thin skirt steak takes no time at all to cook, making it a great choice when you’re short on time. Add a bit of color (and flavor) by pairing it with sweet bell peppers.

This grilled ribeye steak has an interesting marinade made with dried porcini mushrooms, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of brown sugar. Throw some baby bell peppers onto the grill as well, which soften to the perfect texture after cooking.

Thinly sliced flank steak can make for a great filling for a fluffy pita. Serve it with a creamy tahini cucumber and tomato salad for a simple dinner that you can pull off any night of the week.