Elevate Your Steak Nights with These Eight Scrumptious Sauce Recipes

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Steak is an epitome of a luxurious dinner and an all-time favorite comfort food. But what really amplifies its flavor and texture is the right sauce. Here, we bring you eight delectable steak sauce recipes that you can whip up on a weeknight in no time. They require six ingredients or less, and will elevate your steak dinners to a whole new level.

Steak at home is a whole experience in itself. There’s something extremely satisfying about preparing it at home. It’s not only economical but also allows you to experiment with various flavors and cooking techniques. And, when you pair it with any of these homemade sauces, you’ll truly appreciate the magic of home cooking.

1. Classic Peppercorn Sauce

As a traditional steak sauce, peppercorn never disappoints. The combination of brandy, heavy cream, and crushed peppercorns offers a complex flavor profile that complements your steak perfectly.

Classic Peppercorn Steak Sauce Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup brandy or cognac
• 1/2 cup no-sodium beef broth
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1-2 tsp crushed whole black peppercorns
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Use the same pan in which you cooked the steak and deglaze it with the brandy/cognac over medium heat. Be sure to scrape up any brown bits in the pan.
2. Once the brandy/cognac is reduced, stir in the beef broth and cream.
3. Add the peppercorns and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
4. Continue to cook until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
5. Season with salt to taste.

Estimated Nutrition per serving:

• Calories: 109 (Calories from Fat 67)
• Fat: 7.4g (11%)
• Saturated Fat: 4.6g (29%)
• Cholesterol: 27mg (9%)
• Sodium: 23mg (1%)
• Carbohydrates: 0.6g (0%)

2. Creamy Mustard Sauce

If you are a fan of mustard’s spicy bite, this is the sauce for you. It uses different types of mustard and heavy cream to create a tart, creamy sauce that cuts through the richness of the steak beautifully.

Creamy Mustard Steak Sauce Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup white wine
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp whole grain mustard or mustard of choice
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
• Chopped chives (optional)

Instructions:

1. Start by deglazing the pan you used to cook the steak with the white wine over medium heat. Make sure to scrape up any brown bits in the pan.
2. Once the wine has reduced a bit, stir in the mustard and cream.
3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened to your liking.
4. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and stir in chopped chives if desired.

Estimated Nutrition per serving:

• Calories: 190 (Calories from Fat 155)
• Fat: 17.2g (26%)
• Saturated Fat: 10.4g (65%)
• Cholesterol: 62mg (21%)
• Sodium: 86mg (4%)
• Carbohydrates: 3.1g (1%)

3. Garlic Mushroom Sauce

Pan caramelized mushrooms with garlic, parmesan, and a touch of cream make a sauce that you will want plenty of. This versatile sauce is great not just with steak but virtually any protein.

Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Steak Sauce Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 lb mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In the same pan that you used to cook the steak, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the mushrooms and cook them until they are golden brown.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook just until it’s soft.
4. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any brown bits in the pan.
5. Once the wine has reduced a bit, stir in the cream and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened to your liking.
6. Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Estimated Nutrition per serving:

• Calories: 299 (Calories from Fat 234)
• Fat: 26g (40%)
• Saturated Fat: 16.2g (101%)
• Cholesterol: 80mg (27%)
• Sodium: 162mg (7%)
• Carbohydrates: 6.4g (2%)
• Protein: 8.5g (17%)

4. Coconut Curry Sauce

This is a unique sauce that offers a burst of warm and deep flavors. With the combination of curry spices, shallot, and a hit of umami from the fish sauce, this coconut curry sauce creates an unforgettable dining experience.

Coconut Curry Steak Sauce Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup diced shallots
• 1.5 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tsp fish sauce

Instructions:

1. In the same pan that you used to cook the steak, heat a bit of oil over medium heat.
2. Add the shallots and sauté until they are soft and brown, stirring often. This should take about 2-5 minutes.
3. Stir in the curry, garlic powder, and sugar, frying them lightly.
4. Add the coconut milk and fish sauce and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to thicken it slightly.
5. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Estimated Nutrition per serving:

• Calories: 319 (Calories from Fat 264)
• Fat: 29.3g (45%)
• Saturated Fat: 25.5g (159%)
• Sodium: 255mg (11%)
• Carbohydrates: 15.9g (5%)
• Protein: 4.2g (8%)

5. Japanese Chimichurri Sauce

This sauce is a creative take on the traditional chimichurri. While the classic version uses parsley, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and red wine vinegar, this version switches things up with cilantro, garlic, toasted sesame oil, soy, and rice vinegar. It’s simple to make and adds a pop of color to your steak dinner.

Japanese Chimichurri Steak Sauce Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Estimated Nutrition per serving:

• Calories: 137 (Calories from Fat 122)
• Fat: 13.6g (21%)
• Sodium: 151mg (7%)
• Carbohydrates: 1.3g (0%)

6. Steak Diane Sauce

This retro steakhouse sauce is a combination of mushroom sauce and peppercorn sauce. It’s full of flavor and creaminess, offering a smoky, mushroom-y, and deeply meaty taste to your steak.

Steak Diane Steak Sauce Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 shallot, finely minced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2.5 oz mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 1/4 cup cognac
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup beef stock
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Add the butter, shallot, garlic, and mushrooms to the same pan that you used to cook the steak. Stir and cook until the shallot and garlic are soft and the mushrooms are brown.
2. Deglaze the pan with the cognac over medium heat, scraping up any brown bits in the pan.
3. Once the cognac has reduced a bit, add the Worcestershire, dijon, beef broth, and cream.
4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened to your liking.
5. Season with salt to taste.

Estimated Nutrition per serving:

• Calories: 279 (Calories from Fat 157)
• Fat: 17.4g (27%)
• Saturated Fat: 10.6g (66%)
• Sodium: 407mg (18%)
• Carbohydrates: 8.1g (3%)

7. Cajun Butter Peppercorn Sauce

This sauce is a variation of the classic peppercorn sauce, but with a spicy cajun twist. It’s full of flavor and brings heat to your steak, with a rich and creamy finish.

Cajun Butter Peppercorn Steak Sauce Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup cognac
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup beef stock (no sodium preferred)
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1-2 tsp crushed whole black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• A pinch of ground cumin

Instructions:

1. Deglaze the pan you used to cook the steak with the cognac over medium heat, scraping up any brown bits in the pan.
2. Once the cognac has reduced a bit, melt the butter, then stir in the beef broth and cream.
3. Add the peppercorns and other spices and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened to your liking.
4. Season with salt to taste.

Estimated Nutrition per serving:

• Calories: 275 (Calories from Fat 174)
• Fat: 19.3g (30%)
• Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)
• Sodium: 298mg (13%)
• Carbohydrates: 4.1g (1%)

8. Soy Butter Sauce

This sauce combines the richness of butter with the sweet-salty-maltiness of soy sauce. It’s simple yet flavorful, and pairs perfectly with steak.

Soy Butter Steak Sauce Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup beef stock
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 2 tsp instant dashi
• Green onions, sliced (for serving)

Instructions:

1. In the same pan that you used to cook the steak, melt the butter.
2. Stir in the cream, beef stock, soy sauce, mirin, and dashi powder.
3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened to your liking.
4. Serve the sauce with sliced scallions.

Estimated Nutrition per serving:

• Calories: 144 (Calories from Fat 120)
• Fat: 13.3g (20%)
• Sodium: 1336mg (58%)
• Carbohydrates: 5.7g (2%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about steak sauces:

Can I make a steak sauce without alcohol?

Yes, you can replace the alcohol in the recipe with stock, either chicken or beef. You may also try alcohol-free wine or add a teaspoon of soy sauce or Worcestershire for an extra bump of umami.

Can I make a steak sauce without cream?

Yes, you can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream, which adds a nice creaminess and a touch of coconut flavor. If you have milk on hand but no heavy cream, melt 1/4 cup butter and stir it into 3/4 cups milk to make a quick heavy cream substitute.

Can I make steak sauce in advance?

Yes, you can make the mustard cream, garlic mushroom steak sauce, coconut curry, chimichurri, or Cajun butter in advance. You can heat them up gently in a pan before serving.