12 delicious ways to update grilled steak
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Classic Steak With Spicy Thai Sauce
Not all upgrades need to take you far outside of the box. Sometimes a good-quality steak and a light drizzle of green sauce works, too. Get the classic steak with spicy Thai sauce recipe.
Steak with garlic-herb butter and roasted parmesan caulilini
A juicy and buttery steak that's sure to set the mood for date night. Get this steak with garlic-herb butter and roasted parmesan caulilini recipe.
One-pan steak and bok choy with miso butter
Juicy strips of steak with crunchy bok choy and salty-sweet miso butter, this is a healthy plate that's sure to impress. Get this one-pan steak and bok choy with miso butter recipe.
Flank steak with snow pea and radish salad
On hot summer nights, lighten up dinner with a grilled steak salad. The crisp, fresh vegetables are refreshing and flavourful, while the juicy steak packs in some filling protein. Get the recipe.
Anju’s marinated-rib-eye steak
Planning ahead? Get your steaks ready the night before with this rich, aromatic marinade, and when you’re ready to make dinner, throw them on the grill while you prepare a side of fresh summer vegetables. Get the recipe.
Grilled Steak Tacos
Tacos are great for easy entertaining — everyone loves them. Top these with pico de gallo, avocado and a squeeze of lime to finish. Get the grilled steak tacos recipe.
Flank steak with fresh salsa and avocado
Sauce up that steak with something other than BBQ sauce tonight. Try this fresh salsa for a simple, colourful finish. Get the recipe.
Grilled flatiron steak with piquillo-pepper confit
Add simple twists and fun ingredients to freshen up dinner. Roasted piquillo peppers add colour and flavour to your steak, while a healthy kale salad rounds out the plate. Get the recipe.
Grilled steak with spicy cilantro sauce
Ready in 25 minutes! Serve with a side of cauliflower ‘rice’ and an easygoing red wine. Get the recipe.
Broiled steak and spring kale caesar salad
Broiled steak in kale and asparagus salad drizzled with a classic caesar dressing. Get this broiled steak and spring kale caesar salad recipe.
Lemony seared T-bone with red pepper and kale sauté
Seared and juicy, this T-bone is rubbed with a citrus and rosemary-based seasoning for a simple, zesty and aromatic finish. Serve with a kale and red pepper saute. Get the recipe.
Garlicky pan-fried steak
A garlicky and juicy strip loin cooked to perfection. Get this garlicky pan-fried steak recipe.
Chili-espresso strip loin steaks
Give your steaks a rich and spicy update with chili and espresso rub. Get the recipe.
Flank steak with tomatoes and basil
An easy way to update steak is by finishing it with fresh, flavourful ingredients. Here we’ve added tomatoes, basil and barbecued garlic. Get the recipe.
Steak with fresh corn polenta
Steak, two ways! Tonight, grilled up a bunch of lightly seasoned flank steak to serve over fresh and creamy corn, then use the extra for a crisp salad tomorrow. Get the recipe.
Rainbow radish steak salad with honey vinaigrette
Juicy steak, flavourful parsnip puree come together with fresh radish salad and sweet vinaigrette. Get this rainbow radish steak salad with honey vinaigrette recipe.
Summer steak salad
A crisp and refreshing summer salad that (thanks to yesterday’s leftover steak) only takes 15 minutes to make! Get the recipe.
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Classic steaks and how to grill them
How to grill a perfect steak indoors
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