Simple Steak Sauce
Elevate your steak night with this easy yet luxurious Simple Steak Sauce recipe! Crafted with pantry staples like beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, this sauce balances savory richness and subtle tang for a perfect complement to any cut of steak. Sautéed shallots and garlic lend depth, while a splash of heavy cream adds velvety texture to the final dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade steak sauce is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of brightness and serve warm to impress every palate. Perfect keywords for SEO: "Quick steak sauce," "homemade sauce for steak," "easy steak dinner recipe," "buttery steak sauce," "creamy sauce for steak."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small (finely minced) shallot
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon (chopped, optional) fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced shallot and garlic to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until softened and fragrant.
Pour in the beef broth and stir well, allowing the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
Add the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Taste the sauce and season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
Remove the saucepan from heat. If using, stir in freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and extra flavor.
Serve warm over your favorite steak or set aside for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.3 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1379 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 337 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
