Fancy Steak Side Dishes
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Steak is a popular main course which usually is paired with a baked potato or mashed potatoes and vegetables. I particularly find this to become so boring at times. I also find it difficult when I'm hosting a dinner party and some of my friends including myself are on keto. Over the years I've scoured the internet, experimented with my own ideas, and collaborated with others to ditch the potatoes and level-up when it comes to steak side dishes.
Whether you're hosting a dinner party or having a typical family dinner, these elevated side dishes will leave you wondering if you'll ever serve steak with mashed potatoes again (well....just not all the time).
Flowering Red Onions
Photo credit: Food NetworkThis side dish is unbelievably simple to make, but it's guaranteed to steal the show. It looks like a beautiful lotus flower on the plate. You may not think a red onion could have so much flavor but this recipe does! The red onion once roasted with the brown sugar and vinegar syrup, is so sweet and flavorful. It pairs exceptionally well with steak or fish. The great thing about this recipe is you can make it in advance and then warm and serve when ready.
Ingredients:
- 6 medium red onions
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Slice the bottoms of the onions so they sit flat., and then slice 1/4 inch off the tops. Place them root-end down on a cutting board. Cut 3 slits in the stem side of each onion, crisscrossing making 6 pie slices. Only cut two-thirds through (don't cut all the way through).
Add salt and water to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Place the onions in the pot and cook until tender on the outside, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pot and let cool. Once cool, gently open the onion petals like a flower.
Simmer the white and red vinegars, water, and brown sugar in a small pot over medium heat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until it becomes syrupy.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the onions leaving space in between each. Drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes until the tips are lightly brown and the "petals" have opened.
Plate the onions on a serving dish and spoon over the brown sugar/vinegar syrup over the onions and serve
Roasted Tomato Mac and Cheese
Photo credit: Victor ProtasioThere's not very many people who don't like mac and cheese. This elevated twist from Southern Living will change the way you eat this childhood favorite. The roasted tomatoes add a beautiful sweetness to this cheesy dish. The smooth and creamy decadent cheeses make this a perfect pair against a nice juicy steak.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 fontina cheese, shredded
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated
Roasted Artichoke With Lemon Aioli
Ingredients:
- 4 medium artichokes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon creamy dijon mustard (I use Grey Poupon)
Grilled Corn With Cotija and Chile Lime Butter
This is an easy way to elevate an ear of corn. Grilled corn on the cob pairs perfectly with a ribeye steak. I personally prefer cotija cheese, but you can also use feta.
Ingredients:
- 6 ears corn, in their husks
- 1 cup unsalted, room temperature butter
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenee pepper
- Juice of 3 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cotija cheese or feta cheese
Heat at grill to medium-high heat. Grill the corn in their husks about 3 minutes each side until the husks begin to blacken.
In a bowl, mix together the butter, cayenne pepper, chili powder, lime juice and salt and pepper.
Peel back the corn husks without removing all the way to use as handles while eating. Rub generously the chili-lime butter all over the corn and garnish with cotija or feta cheese.
Wedge Salad with Garlic Bleu Cheese
Ingredients For Garlic Oil:
- 1 1/2 cups garlic cloves
- 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon roughly chopped
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup garlic oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup bleu cheese crumbled
- 1 tablespoon dill
- 1/2 tablespoon chives
- Freshly cracked pepper
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
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