What to Serve with Steak

If you are confused about what to serve with steak, then we are here to help! The best steak is often the simplest, here are some delicious accompaniments to go with your beef or lamb steak dishes.

PAPRIKA POTATOES

Serves 2-3

Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp paprika or sweet smoked
• Paprika
• Salt

Method:

Tip the diced potatoes onto a baking tray, sprinkle with the oil and salt and toss through with your hands. Shake to spread the potatoes into a single layer and dust with the paprika. Cook in a hot oven for 15 minutes until tender and golden.

CARAMELISED ONIONS
Delicious with beef steaks

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 3 medium red onions, peeled and finely sliced
• 25g unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Pinch of salt
• Good pinch of sugar

Method:

Fry the onions in the butter and oil and over a gentle heat until transparent and soft (6 minutes) then sprinkle on the salt and sugar and continue cooking, stirring from time to time until golden and sticky and beginning to crisp at the edge.

CREAMY PESTO
A speedy steak sauce

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp half fat crème fraîche
• 2 tbsp semi-skimmed milk
• 1 tbsp red or green pesto from a jar
• 4 olives, pitted and chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, roughly chopped

THYME AND GARLIC BUTTER
Try with beef or lamb steaks

• 25g butter, softened
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 2 cloves roasted garlic

Mix the butter with thyme and roasted garlic. Place a spoonful of butter onto cooked steaks.

ROSEMARY AND LIME BUTTER
Great with lamb steaks

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 25g butter, softened
• 2 tsp fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
• 1 lime, grated zest

Method:

Mix the butter with the rosemary and lime zest. Place a spoonful of butter onto cooked steaks.

MINT SAUCE
Always great with lamb

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• A large handful of fresh mint leaves
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 75ml cider or malt vinegar

Finely chop the mint and scrape it into a small bowl, sprinkle the sugar and salt onto the mint and squash it all together firmly with the back of a spoon to make all the juices run from the mint into the sugar. Add the vinegar and stir together well.

TOMATO SALSA
A fresh accompaniment with steak dishes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cucumber, chopped
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Method:

Mix all the chopped ingredients together. Add the vinegar, oil and lemon juice. If you like it hot, add a sprinkle of fresh chillies or chilli flakes.