While many will say there’s an art to cooking the perfect tri tip steak, there’s also an art to pairing it with the right sides. This list will give you options to explore when planning tri tip sides for your next steak dinner.
Are you looking to cook a delicious meal for a special occasion? Or maybe a special someone? Tri Tips dinners are a surefire way to impress. But when it comes to choosing sides, it can kind of be overwhelming. Even when going for the classic potatoes and a vegetable, it can be confusing to figure out how to cook the potatoes or which veggie goes best.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best side dishes for your tri tip steak dinner. They’re all simple enough for even the most beginner cooks, but they’re nothing short of impressive when paired with a steak. Some are more classic sides, while others may be new to you, but you can mix and match them easily to create your ideal meal.
What Should I Serve with Tri Tip?
There are so many ways to prepare a steak dinner. While the most traditional route is with potatoes and greens, there are so many options even within those parameters. This list explores different ways to cook classic Steak Sides, as well as provides some new alternatives if you want to shake up your typical meals. No matter your dietary needs or preferences, there’s something on this list for everyone.
Best Sides fro Tri Tip Steak
Skillet Green Beans
From the garlic to the hint of lemon juice, it’ll be hard to pick just one great thing about this easy green bean recipe. It’s the ideal side dish for your tri tip steak! Gone are the days that you eat green beans out of a can, and welcome the days of sautéeing green beans in a delectable butter and oil mixture!
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Cajun French Fries
This recipe is a Copycat of Popyeye’s fries, so you know they’re yummy. They’re extra crispy and seasoned to perfection making a fun and flavorful side to your Steak Dinner.
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Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes are probably the most classic side to go along with a steak. And did you know there’s a super quick way to make them that’s just as delicious as your classic recipe? You can cook your potatoes in the microwave and this recipe teaches you how. In only 15 minutes, you get the perfect creamy mashed potatoes.
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Boiled Corn on the Cob
Sweet and tender Corn on the Cob is a perfect side for steak, sure to be a hit with even the pickiest of eaters. This boiled option is so simple, but promises to give you a flawless cook for your corn.
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Mac and Cheese
Mac and Cheese is so universally beloved – even my lactose intolerant friends seem to always make an exception for it. This recipe has the perfect crispy crust to balance out the gooey, cheesy sauce. It’s a great match for a Steak Dinner.
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries
For Steak Frites with a twist, why not try Sweet Potato Fries? This recipe is tailored to perfection, to avoid any sogginess for a texture exactly the same as normal French fries. Sweet Potatoes will bring added nutritional value to your meal, and these fries can easily be spiced if you’re looking for an extra kick too.
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Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes
This French side is for real cheese lovers. Unlike Scalloped Potatoes, which have a cream base, these Au Gratin Potatoes are all about the cheese. Thinly sliced potatoes are baked covered in cheese, for a decadent side sure to be an irresistible match for your Steak Dinner.
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Broccoli Salad
This Broccoli Salad is just as refreshing as a more traditional salad, but a little heartier than a lettuce base. It has a creamy dressing, and a bunch of add-ins to give it some crunch and a bit of sweetness. It takes a little longer to make, because you’ll have to cook the broccoli, but it will still be ready in around 20 minutes.
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Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes are such a rich and indulgent way to enjoy potatoes, but they’re actually quite easy to make. This recipe parboils the potatoes before slicing and baking them. It makes for soft and tender potatoes smothered in a creamy sauce.
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Boiled Potatoes
For a simpler side, Boiled Potatoes are a tried and true option. No matter what type of potato you’re using, check out this guide to get the perfect cook. They’ll be so good on their own, you won’t even need the salt and butter. But of course, they’ll only make this side even better.
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Roasted Broccoli
You can never go wrong adding a little green to your meal, and this Roasted Broccoli is so tasty, even the kids will love it. The only extra ingredients you’ll need are garlic, oil and lemon. With minimal prep, you’ll have a delicious veggie side to your steak.
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Air Fryer Asparagus
If you haven’t hopped on Team Air Fryer yet, this recipe alone should be enough to convince you. In half the time of a traditional bake, you get fully-cooked asparagus with a crispy outside and soft inside.
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Avocado Pasta
For a healthier pasta dish, that’s still wonderfully creamy, give this Avocado Pasta a try. Blended avocado makes a delicious sauce similar to pesto, that is still a good source of protein and a great vegan alternative!
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Pasta Shells
These Pasta Shells have a super simple sauce that’s a great option if you don’t want to take away from a sauce you’ve used on your steak. It’s a pretty subtle side that still tastes great and can be prepared in under half an hour.
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Caesar Salad
Let’s be honest, is there any meal that can’t be joined by a Caesar Salad? This is an authentic recipe – right down to the anchovy paste – that will have you wondering if you ever want to use bottled dressing again. It also keeps for around a week in the fridge, so you can plan ahead for multiple meals.
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What to Serve with Tri Tip Steak
From the garlic to the hint of lemon juice, it’ll be hard to pick just one great thing about this easy green bean recipe. It’s the ideal side dish for your tri tip steak!
Gone are the days that you eat green beans out of a can, and welcome the days of sautéeing green beans in a delectable butter and oil mixture!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 garlic cloves sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place a large skillet on the stove and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add water, salt, and green beans. Bring to a boil and continue cooking for about 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil and butter in the same pan. Once the butter is completely melted, sauté the green beans.
- Move the green beans around to coat them evenly in the oil/butter mixture for about 1 minute. Add in the remaining spices and saute for another 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat, squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the green beans, mix and serve!
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