In 1994, Steel guest starred on "Viper", "Home Improvement" and "" before being cast in the television films "Ray Alexander: A Taste for Justice" and "The Innocent". In 1995, she was cast in the television series "The Commish" and the television film "Damaged and Deceived". In 1996, she guest starred on "American Gothic" and "Chicago Hope". The following year, she portrayed Dr. Liz Michaels in an episode of "Millennium". In 1999, Steel was cast in the films "Valerie Flake" and "Tycus". The following year, she portrayed Commander Samantha Woodling in a guest appearance on "JAG".