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  5. 20 Easy Steak Recipes You Need to Make This Summer (and Beyond)

20 Easy Steak Recipes You Need to Make This Summer (and Beyond)

By Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner and Samantha Leffler Updated June 02, 2022
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Steak night is the best night, and with so many easy things to do with different cuts, steak night never gets old. Whether you're a griller or a cast iron pan enthusiast, steak can be quick, so simple, and indulgent as a weeknight dinner or a splurge-worthy weekend dinner party star.

Whether you're buying your cuts fresh from the butcher or online, make sure you give your red meat plenty of time to defrost and thaw at room temperature before it hits the heat—this means you'll cook your steak to the perfect internal temp (and remember it heats up a few degrees after cooking), which, if we're honest, is always medium rare at 130 degrees. Get your favorite steak sizzling with these easy steak recipes!

RELATED: How to Grill the Perfect Steak, According to a Professional Chef

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Grilled Steak, Plums, and Bok Choy

Grilled Steak, Plums, and Bok Choy
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This meal comes together in minutes, without dirtying any cookware—all you need is a grill and you have a balanced plate full of meat, fruit, and veg! This is also the perfect steak recipe for a park or beach cookout because everything comes together at once.

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Steak With Cauliflower and Crisp Bread Crumbs

Steak With Cauliflower and Crisp Bread Crumbs
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This simple meal of steak and vegetables (in this case, cauliflower) gets a savory, crunchy upgrade courtesy of baguette pieces that are tossed with olive oil and baked until crisp. Then, the cauliflower cooks on the stove in a savory breadcrumb bath all while the steak roasts in the oven.

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Pan-Roasted Steak With Creamed Kale

Pan-Roasted Steak with Creamed Kale
Credit: Christopher Testani
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Turn those summer greens into an indulgent side for your strip steak. Beans add extra protein, fiber, and flavors, and any leftovers pair perfectly with eggs in the morning

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Steak With Cognac Sauce and Salad

Steak With Cognac Sauce and Salad
Credit: Christopher Baker
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The easy cream sauce takes just a few minutes to make and lends a luxurious touch.

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Steak With Potato-Parsnip Mash

Steak With Potato-Parsnip Mash
Credit: Jose Picayo
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Meat-and-potato lovers will relish this new take on the classic combo.

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Steak-and-Potato Skewers With Orange Salsa

Steak-and-Potato Skewers With Orange Salsa Recipe
Credit: Victor Protasio
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Steak kebabs are always a good idea, especially when they're paired with veggies and a homemade sauce that makes this steak dinner one for the books.

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Steak With Roasted Carrots and Onions

Steak With Roasted Carrots and Onions
Credit: Christopher Baker
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With an elegant sauce made from white wine and Dijon mustard, this meal is fit for company at any time of the year.

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Steak With Potato Salad and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Steak With Potato Salad and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Recipe
Credit: Con Poulos
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Potato salad gets a fancy and green upgrade with this side that pairs perfectly with grilled-to-order steaks. Designate salad and steak duty to different cooks for a quick dinner, or prep the salad in advance and grill the steaks just before mealtime.

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Steak With Spinach Couscous

Steak With Spinach Couscous
Credit: Quentin Bacon
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Dress up quick-cooking couscous with toasted pine nuts, crumbled Feta, fresh lemon juice, and spinach.

RELATED: How to Cook Steak Perfectly at Home

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Steak Blackberry Salad

Steak and Blackberry Salad Recipe
Credit: Andrew Purcell
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This recipe works with both freshly cooked steak or leftovers, and it's truly the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy. Make extra vinaigrette because you'll want to drizzle it on everything.

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Green Chile Steak Nachos

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Credit: Greg DuPree
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When steak is finger food, you're really living it up. This platter of nachos is truly perfect thanks to canned chiles and a blend of cheeses that dress up each chip to the perfect degree.

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Smoky Flank Steak Tacos

Smoky Flank Steak Tacos
Credit: Greg DuPree
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This spice rubbed steak can be prepared indoors or outdoors for charred tacos that celebrate all that juicy red meat. Have napkins on hand.

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Steak With Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Feta

Steak With Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Feta
Credit: Dana Gallagher
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A refreshing salad of crispy chickpeas, Feta, tomatoes, and cilantro lightly dressed with lemon juice makes a tangy counterpoint for seared strip steak.

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Hanger Steak With Worcestershire Butter

Hanger Steak with Worcestershire Butter
Credit: Victor Protasio
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Hello, at-home steak house! This skillet seared steak recipe relies on a flavorful butter to baste the meat, which is excellent with pretty much any steakhouse sides.

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Grilled Hanger Steak with Charred Succotash

Grilled Hanger Steak With Charred Succotash
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Perfect for those late summer nights, this healthy recipe with a homemade sauce is easy and festive all at once.

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Skirt Steak With Pepita Relish

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Credit: Dana Gallagher
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Pepita relish adds a fantastic crunch to this broiled skirt steak, which is best served with warm tortillas and maybe a crumble of cotija cheese. The entire recipe comes together in minutes for a super simple weeknight meal.

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Grilled Steak, Mushroom, and Green Bean Salad

Grilled Steak, Mushroom, and Green Bean Salad
Credit: Marcus Nilsson
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The steak and veggies are all grilled together before they're tossed in a tangy salad for a healthier take on steak night. Add more lettuce and dressing to stretch this recipe a bit.

RELATED: 19 Surprising Foods You Didn't Know You Could Grill

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Smoky-Sweet Steak Supper

Smoky-Sweet Steak Supper Recipe
Credit: Caitlin Bensel
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Just a touch of sugar in this steak rub leads to a drool-worthy caramelization when you throw the meat on the grill. Pair it with fresh green beans and tomatoes and you're eating like you're on vacation.

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Steak With Chimichurri Sauce

Steak With Chimichurri Sauce
Credit: Charles Masters
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This chimichurri is good on everything—grilled corn, mushrooms, halloumi, peppers... It also works if you're hosting any vegetarians and opt for an alternative protein (or cauliflower steak) alongside your beef.

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Hanger Steak With Warm Kale and Crispy Cheese Salad

Hanger Steak With Warm Kale and Crispy Cheese Salad
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If you're looking for a quick and healthy steak dinner, this is it. It pairs peppery steak with tomato-braised kale and a crispy cheese topping that brings a crunch to every bite.

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    1 of 20 Grilled Steak, Plums, and Bok Choy
    2 of 20 Steak With Cauliflower and Crisp Bread Crumbs
    3 of 20 Pan-Roasted Steak With Creamed Kale
    4 of 20 Steak With Cognac Sauce and Salad
    5 of 20 Steak With Potato-Parsnip Mash
    6 of 20 Steak-and-Potato Skewers With Orange Salsa
    7 of 20 Steak With Roasted Carrots and Onions
    8 of 20 Steak With Potato Salad and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
    9 of 20 Steak With Spinach Couscous
    10 of 20 Steak Blackberry Salad
    11 of 20 Green Chile Steak Nachos
    12 of 20 Smoky Flank Steak Tacos
    13 of 20 Steak With Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Feta
    14 of 20 Hanger Steak With Worcestershire Butter
    15 of 20 Grilled Hanger Steak with Charred Succotash
    16 of 20 Skirt Steak With Pepita Relish
    17 of 20 Grilled Steak, Mushroom, and Green Bean Salad
    18 of 20 Smoky-Sweet Steak Supper
    19 of 20 Steak With Chimichurri Sauce
    20 of 20 Hanger Steak With Warm Kale and Crispy Cheese Salad

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