The Perfect Side Dish for Your Steak

Are you looking to serve a romantic steak dinner to your spouse tonight?  Or perhaps you are preparing a lovely family meal of steak with all the fixings?  No matter what the occasion, here are some savory options for side dishes that will offer the perfect complement to your steak.

Of course you can’t go wrong with a traditional baked potato.  A long time favorite side dish when serving steak, there is just something perfect about combining the two flavors.  For more taste, you can always add cheese and bacon to your potatoes just before they finish baking in the oven, allowing the bacon to crisp and the cheese to melt perfectly. Sprinkle a small pinch of fresh parsley over the top for a professional-looking finish.

If steak and potatoes is just too traditional for you, consider lightly stir-frying crisp vegetables from your neighborhood grocery store such as snow peas, diced carrots and carrots, stripped red peppers and baby sweetcorn with some soy sauce.  This will give the veggies plenty of bold flavor while still offering health benefits to your meal.  Veggies are always a great side dish choice, and you will find that giving them flavor with seasonings and sauces keeps them savory and delicious so that they aren’t too overpowered by the steak.

Finding a great side dish for your steak dinner really comes down to taste.  For traditionalists, baked potatoes and rice dishes will always be tops, but for those with a bit of a daring palate, offering veggies with bold seasoning can be perfect.  Don’t hesitate to experiment with various flavors until you find the one that is just right for your meal.