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8 Steak Sauces to Elevate Your Steak Experience

Nothing brings people together quite like a perfectly cooked steak, and what better way to enhance that experience than with some incredible sauces? Whether you're hosting a barbecue or just enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these 8 steak sauces will take your meal to the next level. They are easy to make, quick to whip up, and oh-so-memorable!
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Course: Sauce
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Classic Chimichurri
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Balsamic Reduction
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
Blue Cheese Sauce
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Spicy Mustard Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp hot sauce optional
Red Wine Sauce
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
Mushroom Sauce
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Peppercorn Sauce
  • 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp brandy optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In another bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Step 3: In a saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: In a saucepan, heat heavy cream over low heat. Stir in blue cheese and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Step 5: In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce until well combined.
  6. Step 6: In a saucepan, sauté shallots in butter until translucent. Add red wine and beef broth, simmer until reduced. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Step 7: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté mushrooms until golden. Stir in heavy cream and soy sauce, season with salt and pepper.
  8. Step 8: Crush peppercorns and add them to a saucepan with heavy cream. Stir in Dijon mustard and brandy (if using). Simmer until thickened, and season with salt.

Notes

These sauces will surely impress your guests and elevate your steak experience. Store in airtight containers and refrigerate. Most sauces will last for up to a week.