Recipes & Cooking Recipes by Ingredient Beef Steak 7 Healthy Steak Recipes for a Fast and Flavorful Meal Delicious dishes done in minutes—perfect for busy nights. By Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Karla Walsh began her career at FITNESS magazine in 2010. Since, she's worked at a wide variety of publications full-time, including BHG.com, Recipe.com and as a cross-brand social media specialist. From search engine optimization to features for print to video strategy, she has a diverse background in all things magazines. At the start of 2019, Karla chose to pursue full-time freelance writing and has contributed to more than 3 dozen brands. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on February 26, 2024 Reviewed by Julie Lopez, RD Reviewed by Julie Lopez, RD Julie Lopez, RD strikes a balance between her work as an expert dietitian and chef. Learn about BHG's Nutrition Review Board Fact checked by Emily Estep Fact checked by Emily Estep Emily Estep is a plant biologist and journalist who has worked for a variety of online news and media outlets, writing about and editing topics that range from film and beauty to science and the automobile industry. Her plant biology degree has a focus on sustainable agriculture, and she's an expert on growing your own food, environmental sciences, and all topics relating to houseplants. Learn about BHG's Fact Checking Process Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: BHG / Cara Cormack You don't have to wait for a special occasion or go to a fancy restaurant to have steak for dinner. These fast, easy, and healthy steak recipes take 50 minutes or less to prepare, so you can spend less time in the kitchen (or hovering over the grill) and more time savoring each bite. Serve with fresh fruits and veggies, and even rice or whole grains, to make them the perfect addition to your make-ahead and meal-prep routine or busy nights. 01 of 07 Mediterranean Flat Iron Steaks View Recipe Andy Lyons Freshen up your next steak night with Mediterranean flavors. Season your steak with rosemary and serve with fresh kale, grape tomatoes, and green olives to bring home a taste of Southern Europe. Best of all, preparing this healthy steak salad only requires 30 minutes of effort. 02 of 07 Beet Noodle Bowls with Steak and Chimichurri View Recipe Blaine Moats Taste the rainbow (the produce rainbow) with this healthy flank steak recipe. Trendy, earthy beet noodles accent the peppery arugula, tart oranges, salty walnuts, and savory broiled steak. Instead of dressing, these vibrant, healthy steak salads are best served with a side of parsley- and oregano-laced chimichurri. Buy It: OXO Tabletop Spiralizer ($48, OXO) 03 of 07 Ribeye Steaks and Peaches View Recipe Buff Strickland Fresh peaches are a summery and sweet addition to this steak dinner. A quick turn on the grill makes them extra juicy and infuses them with mild smokiness while caramelizing the natural sugars. Serve with spice-rubbed ribeye steaks (and a side of veggies for added nutrition), then watch as this fast and easy steak dish disappears. 04 of 07 Seared Steak and Peppers with Cilantro Chimichurri View Recipe Andy Lyons We can pretend that flank steak is the star of the show in a one-skillet dinner like this one, but it's really all about the pan-roasted peppers. Two fresh poblano peppers, a yellow sweet pepper, and a fresh jalapeño give the fresh steak entrée plenty of heat. To give each bite a little extra pop, spoon on an ample amount of cilantro chimichurri sauce. 05 of 07 Skewered Steak and Veggies View Recipe Andy Lyons No need to cook your veggies separately. By cubing your steak, you can grill it alongside fresh zucchini slices and tangy red onion. Serve with a creamy tarragon sauce, and these fast steak and vegetable kabobs will quickly become the highlight of your barbecue. A hint of acid is the ideal complement to the succulent steak, so pop a lemon wedge on each skewer, then squeeze over your kabobs before digging in. Buy It: Stainless Steel Skewers, ($12, Target) 06 of 07 Greek Flat Iron Steaks View Recipe Andy Lyons It's not just the feta cheese that makes us dream of Greece when we cut into these flat iron steaks, though it certainly helps. The combination of rosemary, lemon peel, fresh grape tomatoes, and green olives used to season and garnish this healthy steak all lend those Mediterranean flavors. Lucky for us, the trip from the pantry to the Greek dinner winner takes only 25 minutes. 3 Easy Ways to Cook Tri-Tip Steak for an Inexpensive Entree 07 of 07 Balsamic-Glazed Flank Steak with Fall Fruit Salsa View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul You won't find any tomatoes or cilantro in this salsa, just juicy fall fruits like freshly picked apples, pears, and dried cranberries. With a flavorful garnish like this, all your fast and easy steak recipe needs is a few brushes of balsamic vinegar after it comes out of the broiler. This fall dish was made with busy weeknights in mind and can go from fridge to serving platter in just 20 minutes. Frequently Asked Questions How to choose the best steak? If you don’t know how to choose the perfect steak, don’t worry. It’s not difficult at all! For flavorful yet healthier meals, go for leaner cuts like tenderloin, flank, strip, or even filet mignon if your budget allows it. Chuck roasts are tasty and economical, but they won’t provide the same result as our recipes above. As a general rule, thin, marbled cuts—preferably cooked medium-rare in the stove, broiled, or grilled—work best. What flavors pair well with steaks? A high-quality steak only would need salt and freshly cracked pepper to really enhance its natural flavor and texture. However, other spices go well with steaks, like garlic or onion powder, rosemary, thyme, and sage. For a dipping sauce, condiments, or to complement stews or glazes, you may go for mustard, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, and basil chimichurri sauce. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit