# Enhance Your Steak Meals with Tasty Homemade Steak Sauces
Whether you’re treating yourself to a high-quality steak or a basic supermarket duo, the ideal steak sauce can take your dish to the next level. Preparing steak at home can feel indulgent, and with these straightforward yet impressive steak sauce recipes, you can whip up a restaurant-grade meal without stretching your budget.
## The Significance of Sauce
Once you’ve mastered your steak cooking skills—reverse searing is strongly advised—it’s time to add that distinct flair with a sauce. These recipes are meant to be efficient and uncomplicated, using six ingredients or fewer, and can be prepared in mere minutes as your steak cooks. Wave farewell to overpriced sauces found in restaurants!
### 1. Classic Peppercorn Steak Sauce
A classic selection, peppercorn sauce merges the intricate flavors of brandy, the creaminess of heavy cream, and the aromatic warmth of freshly ground peppercorns.
**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. In the same skillet used for the steak, deglaze with brandy over medium heat, gathering the browned bits.
2. When reduced, mix in beef broth and cream. Incorporate peppercorns and let simmer until thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt.
**Nutrition Facts (per serving):**
Calories: 109 | Fat: 7.4g | Sodium: 23mg
### 2. Creamy Mustard Steak Sauce
For those who favor a zesty bite, this mustard sauce harmonizes the richness of steak perfectly.
**Ingredients:**
– 1/4 cup white wine
– 3/4 cup heavy cream
– 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
– Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
– Chopped chives (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. Deglaze the skillet with wine, scraping up bits. Incorporate mustard and cream, simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, adding chives if desired.
**Nutrition Facts (per serving):**
Calories: 190 | Fat: 17.2g | Sodium: 86mg
### 3. Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Sauce
This decadent sauce includes sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and parmesan, ideal for mushroom enthusiasts.
**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 pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. Melt butter in the skillet, add mushrooms and cook until golden. Stir in garlic, then deglaze with wine. Add cream and parmesan, simmer until thickened.
**Nutrition Facts (per serving):**
Calories: 299 | Fat: 26g | Sodium: 162mg
### 4. Coconut Curry Steak Sauce
This distinctive sauce blends coconut milk and curry for a warm, flavorful treat.
**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. Sauté shallots until tender. Stir in curry, garlic powder, and sugar. Mix in coconut milk and fish sauce, simmer to thicken.
**Nutrition Facts (per serving):**
Calories: 319 | Fat: 29.3g | Sodium: 255mg
### 5. Japanese Chimichurri Steak Sauce
A fresh take on chimichurri, this variant incorporates cilantro and sesame oil for a savory flavor.
**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. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
**Nutrition Facts (per serving):**
Calories: 137 | Fat: 13.6g | Sodium: 151mg
## Bonus Steak Sauce Recipes
### Steak Diane Sauce
A rich blend of mushroom and peppercorn sauces, this classic is brimming with taste.
**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
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