Steak is a very popular cut in the United States, and people choose it so often because of its versatility in pairing with various ingredients and side dishes. When it comes to cooking steak recipes, here are the finished dishes shared by Reddit users, and they’ve made us all hungry!
Steak and Eggs
Reddit user fasteddyrft revealed his favorite steak recipe by cooking the steak sous vide with rosemary and garlic. Then, he blowtorched the part of the bone that was not submerged to water bath. Finally, he pan-seared in oil and flipped over and finished with the butter and garlic in the pan.
Steak Frites and a Wedge Salad
To cook great steak recipes, you need room temperature meat, a very hot pan, and resting time. Ideally, you want to achieve that visual appeal of a juicy, golden-brown crust. Reddit user [borrado] commented that the compound butter over the steak is formed by fresh parsley, scallions, dried Herbes de Provence, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Steak and Chips with Bearnaise
Reddit user sanfransolo noted that to line the basket he used parchment paper that actually came with the plaid colored paper liners but he had run out of them since for these steak recipes. Also, he mentioned that the fries were cut thick, boiled until almost tender, cooled, fried, frozen and finally fried again at high temperature.
Sirloin Steak
Reddit user imalemediocrepies revealed: “I was going to add salted mushrooms to this meal but I was so ravenously hungry that I didn’t manage to make them.” This sirloin steak recipe is accompanied by butter-basted, roasted asparagus that were cooked in the oven and then fried in the steak butter and oil residue leftover in the pan, and potatoes.
Steak and Eggs
Reddit user avocadotast92 shared one of his favorite steak recipes: “I used AAA Sirloin Steak, before cooking I seasoned the steak with coarse salt, pepper and garlic powder made sure the steak was at room temperature. Then, used half olive oil, half butter in a pan, and put the heat on high until the mixture starts browning. I seared each side for two minutes and put a sprig of rosemary on top.”
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Steak and Fries
Steak and fries is one of the most popular steak recipes enjoyed across much of the world. The two foods pair well with so many others and complement each other perfectly. Some Reddit comments point out to a small issue, like user LauraEUX: “It looks absolutely delicious. However, I have to say it, only two small broccoli florets?”
Steak with Avocado
Some users thought that the person who prepared one of this steak recipes, user Skipperrutts, was following a Keto diet because he avoided carbohydrates in the side dishes, but that wasn’t the case. This user revealed: “The seasoning is a Japanese chili one, the Sichimi Togarashi.”
Steak Fajitas
Reddit user cookinwithclint revealed that his preferred cut for one of these steak recipes was skirt, but that he couldn’t find any in his local shops, so that’s why he chose flank steak. Some users remarked that skirt steak is more tender giving it a different mouthfeel.
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Flank Steak
The way the meat is cooked in this image could be a point of contention in many nations where cooking meat this way, somehow undercooked, might be seen as disrespectful. Reddit user [borrado] stated: “It took me about 2-3 minutes on each side on the hot side of the grate and another 5 minutes on the colder side. Pulled it at 140° and cut it a few minutes later.”
Steak and Lobster with Mashed Potatoes
Reddit user Eazy8930 revealed that initially, the side dish was going to be asparagus over the mashed potatoes, but he forgot it while shopping. And also mentioned: “I got the grill real hot and cook steaks for about 5-6 minutes per side. About 3 minutes in I usually rotate the steak a quarter turn before flipping to try and get the grill marks.”
Steak and Fries – 3rd Version
The steak and fries combination is one of the classic steak recipes and a recurring one because they go together so well, but the sauce accompanying the meat is the highlight of the dish. Reddit user ProjectA-ko mentioned: “The sauce is leftover steak juice and bits in the pan, shallots, garlic, pepper, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, whole grain mustard, parmesan cheese and heavy cream.”
Chimichurri Steak with Sides
Reddit user Amhk1024 mentioned that the steak is well seared and the beans were what it receive the most preparation: “You have to get a can of black beans, cut half a yellow onion finely diced, minced 3 garlic cloves, add 1 cup of beef stock, 1 roast, diced Anaheim pepper, 1 tbsp of red wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 tsp of oregano, a pinch of black pepper and salt.”
Steak and Mac N Cheese
Reddit user TXFunkyTownFunk revealed that he used canola oil for the sear on the cast iron because he had read that it has a higher smoke point. Also he added that the steak has a little taste of smoke from the pan. He mentioned: “The temperature was at 225° with oak and apple wood until it reached 120°-125°F and then about 1 minute to sear each side while basting in garlic butter.”
Steak, Egg, Cheese, Hash Browns Bagel
Reddit user probortion mentioned that all the ingredients in the recipe like the steak, egg, cheese, hash browns and bagel are from Aldi supermarket. But he also said that salt, pepper, ketchup and some hot sauce on top were added. Some users replied that it looked better than some fast-food chain meals.
Ribeye Steak
Some Reddit users were wondering what else besides searing was done with this steak recipes post, but Reddit user HardKnockturnal mentioned he just seared the steak in a very hot pan then tented in aluminum foil. While some others pointed out that it looks like you can cut it with a spoon.
Lamb Steak with Desiree Mash and Gravy
Reddit user ItsAlwaysMeAintIt revealed that he chose the leg of lamb without the bone for one of his steak recipes because he preferred it to sirloin or rump steaks, and the Desiree potato is just a type of UK potato that’s really good for making creamy mash.
Reverse Seared NY Steak
Reddit user ThugWifey commented while explaining one of her steak recipes that she had to preheat the oven to 200°F, pat the steak dry with a paper towel and generously season all sides with salt and pepper. Also transfer it to a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and bake until the internal temperature reads about 125°F for medium-rare. Then, heat the canola oil in a pan over high and sear the steak for 1 minute on one side then flip. Finally, add butter, garlic, rosemary, and thyme and swirl around the pan to transfer it all to the steak.
Steak with Whisky Cream Sauce
Reddit user 104h revealed that she paired one of her steak recipes with a whiskey cream sauce. She commented: “I seared the steaks then set them aside. I added a big splash of whiskey to deglaze the pan and pull off all that flavor. Then, I added about a quarter cup each of beef broth and heavy cream. Finally, added some steak seasoning and stirred until thickened.”
Steak and Shrimp
While most of the users were impressed with the presentation of one of these steak recipes, wondering if user PEREL6 was a chef, he replied he wished he was. The Alfredo sauce is made by melting butter, simmering heavy cream, and slowly whisking in freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Steak and Loaded Baked Potato
Reddit user shadmere commented he used the reverse sear method to cook the NY strip steak is one of his steak recipes. He got the grill to about 500° to 600° F and had a reflector plate on one side. He then cooked over the deflector plate until the steak was 115° F and flipped a few times. Finally, moved to the direct side of the grill and cooked for 1 minute on each side right near the coals.
Conclusion
Cooking great steak is all about using quality ingredients, the right techniques, and a little patience. These steak recipes shared by Reddit users prove that there are countless ways to prepare a delicious meal, whether you prefer classic sides or creative flavor combinations. Which is your favorite?
