17 Gluten-Free Steak Recipes: Bring Your Beef to the Next Level Safely

Whether you have flank steak, tenderloin, New York strip, filet mignon, ribeye, or any cut of steak, the beef itself is gluten-free.

The trouble arises with different seasonings, sauces, and cooking methods where gluten can pop up.

Sure, steak is amazing all on its own, even with just some salt and pepper.

But plain gets boring, even on those prime cuts of beef.

If you don’t want the family to whine about plain steak again, or you’re seeking some new ways to use your bounty of beef, you’ve got to try these gluten-free steak recipes.

They make for a tasty way to have steak for dinner.

And there are options for you if you only have a little bit of steak and can’t cook up an individual steak for everyone in the family.

These are definitely going to be a part of your permanent rotation, without a doubt!

Here Are 17 Steak Recipes without Gluten!

See the amazing things you can do with steak in these gluten-free recipes!

1. Garlicky Herb Steak Bites and Potatoes

 

Looking for a fast way to get a gluten-free steak dish on the table?

Steak bites made with tender sirloin steaks cut into cubes along with crispy potatoes are always awesome!

With garlic, thyme, rosemary, and a few other seasonings, it’s the easiest way to make steak the focus of your meal.

You’ll find the full recipe from What Molly Made.

2. Gluten-Free Steak Marinade

Every gluten-free eater should have a go-to steak marinade.

So many marinades out there call for soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce, both of which have gluten.

You can make an amazing marinade that’s safe for you to enjoy with olive oil, tamari, gluten-free Worcestershire, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, and flat leaf parsley.

Marinate your ribeye, New York strip, chuck, flank steak, skirt steak, or any other cut and then cook it up to your desired temperature!

3. Steak Salad with Avocado Dressing

A steak salad is a great way to make your one of the best gluten free salads that’s a bit more enticing and filling.

Cook your flank or sirloin after marinating in a simple lime, cayenne, smoked paprika, salt, and avocado oil sauce.

Assemble your salad with romaine lettuce and some onions.

Or go all out with a more Mexican vibe by adding cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and queso fresco.

Avocado dressing made with an avocado, minced garlic, fresh lime juice, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper will absolutely give this steak salad the oomph it needs to be a favorite main dish in your home.

4. Salisbury Steak 

Grind up your own chuck steak (or cheat and buy it ground) and you can make a gluten-free version of Salisbury steak. 

You’ll combine the beef with gluten-free quick cooking oats, a lightly beaten egg, ketchup, Dijon, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and gluten-free Worcestershire.

You’ll cook them, then set them aside to make a scrumptious mushroom gravy. 

To keep it gluten-free, you need cornstarch, gluten-free broth, and more of that gluten-free Worcestershire.

Serve with the gravy on top and don’t forget about mashed potatoes or other Salisbury steak sides to help you use up all that glorious gravy!

5. Chicken Fried Steak

 

Another classic comfort food recipe you probably miss since going gluten-free is chicken fried steak. 

Using a thin style of marbled beef like a skirt steak or flank steak is best for the most tender results.

Brown rice flour keeps it gluten-free while a dunk in goat’s milk yogurt with eggs and water gives it a twist on the traditional without compromising flavor.

You can get the whole recipe from The Weekly Menu. 

There’s also instructions for a delectable brown gravy to top it with! 

6. Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

When you’re gluten-free and craving Chinese takeout, it’s pure misery.

That’s because the vast majority of Chinese cuisine uses soy sauce which contains gluten.

But you’ll no longer have FOMO when you make it yourself. 

You only need gluten-free soy sauce to safely recreate it.

It starts with marinating your boneless round steak in the GF soy sauce with minced garlic and ground pepper.

You’ll cook the beef and stir-fry it with broccoli, onions, and carrots.

Then you’ll make the sauce with the GF soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, sesame oil, and cornstarch.

Red pepper flakes give it a dash of heat for authentic flavor that you can whip up faster than delivery!

7. Steak Street Tacos

Craving steak tacos?

Make them street style using skirt steak.

You can choose butter lettuce leaves or corn tortillas, both gluten-free.

Grill the steak after seasoning it with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Then pile it into the tortillas with fresh cilantro, diced white onion, and salsa.

Wedges of limes are great for garnish.

And if you want a little something extra, throw on some avocado slices to finish these off.

8. Slow Cooker Swiss Steak 

 

Looking for a hearty and tender steak dish to fill your gluten-free belly?

Swiss steak is as simple as it gets with robust flavors that simmer together in your slow cooker.

It’s perfect for a chilly night, or when you want to come home to dinner ready to go after a long day.

You can use round steak, cube steaks, or minute steaks for this one.

Along with a bounty of carrots, celery, onions, garlic, white wine, diced tomatoes, and dried thyme, it’s simply delicious.

To make this gluten-free, you’ll use gluten-free flour, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, and make sure your beef broth is free of gluten too. 

Just make those gluten-free adaptations and you can follow the recipe from Spend With Pennies. 

9. Crockpot Beef Stew 

Another tried but true family favorite is beef stew.

Made in the crockpot, it’s classic flavor for your dinner.

Beef stew is usually made with beef chuck which becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender when slow-cooked.

Along with celery, Yukon gold potatoes, carrots, peas, and an array of savory herbs, you can serve this alongside rice, gluten-free bread, or atop mashed potatoes.

Beef stew contains beef broth so check your brand for a gluten-free one.

You’ll also need gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.

And no need to worry about flour since you can use cornstarch to help sear the meat and thicken up the stew. 

10. Simple Italian Beef in the Slow Cooker

Italian beef sandwiches are a great idea when you have a crowd to feed at lunch or for a more relaxed dinner.

You can just sear a chuck roast in a cast iron skillet, then put it in the slow cooker. 

Cover it with fresh cracked pepper, then add gluten-free beef broth to your pan and get up all those little beefy bits.

Dump this into the slow cooker and add pepperoncini peppers along with the juices. 

It will need to cook on low for about 6 to 8 hours, then it will be falling apart with tenderness.

Serve it with your favorite gluten-free bread and plenty of that au jus for dunking!

If you don’t finish it all, there are plenty of leftover chuck roast recipes to dive into all week!

11. Dry Steak Rub

If you’re not a marinating kind of person, try a gluten-free dry steak rub. 

You can mix coarse ground black pepper, kosher salt, paprika, dried parsley flakes, dried thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper together.

Store that for whenever you feel like grilling steaks.

When the mood strikes, drizzle olive oil on room-temperature steaks, rub both sides of your ribeye, sirloin, or any steak with the rub, and then grilled until it’s your favorite doneness.

12. Mongolian Beef 

One of the most popular Chinese dishes is Mongolian beef. 

And now you can make it at home without gluten.

You will velvet your flank steak with cornstarch, tamari, and rice vinegar.

You’ll make the sauce for it with more tamari, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, gluten-free oyster sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper.

And you’ll sear the steak with aromatics including onion, garlic, and ginger.

Don’t forget those green onions that add a pop of color and more pungent flavor to this savory dish!

13. Beef Wellington 

 

Now, perhaps you’ve got a dinner party or a special couples’ dinner for the two of you.

When gluten isn’t invited to the meal, you can still make a Beef Wellington that would make Gordon Ramsay proud.

Beef Wellington looks impressive but it only seems intimidating.

With filet mignon and a gluten-free short crust pastry mix, you’ll be able to whip up this cherished main dish (along with some side dishes) to really wow your guests.

Grace Cheetham has the full recipe and directions for you!

14. Easy Beef Pad Thai 

Pad Thai is a flavorful dish that is easy to make gluten-free because the rice noodles are usually gluten-free.

But don’t just stick a package in your cart…double check the brand to be sure.

You’ll also want to use tamari and gluten-free fish sauce.

With skirt steak, sliced carrots, bell peppers, brown sugar, crushed garlic, stir-fry veggies, and crushed peanuts, you’ll have the perfect Thai dinner.

Don’t forget a few wedges of lime to garnish!

15. Grilled Steak with Pesto Garlic Sauce

Want to enjoy a New York strip steak in the best way possible?

Make a homemade pesto sauce.

You will need basil, garlic, salt, olive oil, and ground black pepper to make this simple yet flavorful sauce from scratch.

Cook your steaks the way you like them, then top them off with a pop of this pretty and delicious pesto!

16. Korean Noodle Stir-Fry

In Korea, they call it ‘japchae.’

You can call it a Korean noodle stir-fry that will steal your heart away.

It is made with sweet potato starch noodles which tend to be gluten-free by nature, though do be sure you check the packaging.

Sirloin or flank steak works great with this.

Add shiitake mushrooms, red bell pepper, white onions, carrots, garlic, baby spinach, and a sauce with tamari, maple syrup, and toasted sesame oil. 

Sesame seeds make a lovely garnish for this amazing noodle dish that cooks up quick. 

17. Cajun Steak Roll Ups

 

The gorgeous Cajun flavors of this dish are going to make you kick yourself for not making it sooner.

These Cajun steak roll ups are a hit every single time, and they’re easy to make too. 

It’s made with beef top round steak sliced nice and thin.

And it has a heavenly mushroom gravy that you won’t be able to get enough of, trust us.

With gluten-free beef broth and gluten-free Worcestershire, plus naturally GF tapioca starch, you can safely serve this to anyone that can’t have gluten. 

Visit A Sprinkling Of Cayenne to get the entire recipe!

While there’s nothing wrong with grilling steaks or even searing them on your stovetop, knowing how to make some gluten-free steak recipes that go beyond that makes your dinners even better!