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Wondering what to serve with steak bites for dinner? This handy guide covers all of the best sides for steak bites – vegetables, potatoes, and more!

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I’m sharing 37+ of the most popular and best sides for steak bites. Creamy mashed potatoes, salads, and the most delicious veggies.

These side dishes pair with all your favorite steak bite recipes. From these Garlic Butter Steak Bites to these Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon Bites.

Overhead closeup of steak bites in skillet topped with garlic bits and parsley.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
filet mignon bites on platter with creamy horseradish
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You’re guaranteed to find a new favorite side dish here! Pair it with one of these 15+ dipping sauces for steak and these steak wine pairings, and you’re guaranteed a fantastic dinner.

What to Serve with Steak Bites

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Say bye bye to basic potato salad. This Grilled Potato Salad combines smoky grilled potatoes with a delicious tangy mustard dressing that’s loaded with fresh herbs and salty capers. It’s delicious! 
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🕕 How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these steak bite side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

🍽 More Side Dish Recipes

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  • Sides for BBQ
  • Sides for Salmon
  • Sides for Steak
  • Sides for Ribs
  • Sides for Chicken

Did you Make Any of These Steak Bites Side Dishes?

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🥣 Sauces for Steak Bites

  • Bearnaise Sauce
  • Bordelaise Sauce
  • Steak Diane Sauce
  • Chipotle Crema

🍷 Wine pairings

  • A big, bold hearty red wine makes a great match for steak bites. Try a Cabernet, Syrah or Zinfandel.

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What to Serve with Steak Bites: 37+ BEST Sides

Wondering what to serve with steak bites for dinner? This handy guide covers all of the best sides for steak bites – vegetables, potatoes, and more! Try one of these sides with these Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Mustard Dipping Sauce.
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Serves 4 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/4 lbs. steak (cut into 1-inch cubes (sirloin, tenderloin, rib eye, or strip steak))
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)

Mustard Dipping Sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup Maille Old Style Mustard
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Prepare the creamy mustard dipping sauce. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Add olive oil to large skillet over high heat. Once hot, add steak and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. If your skillet is not large enough, do this in batches, you don’t want to crowd the skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add the butter and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes longer, stirring to coat the steak bites in the garlic-butter sauce.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve with creamy mustard dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 547IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg
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