Homemade Sauces For Steak

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Homemade Sauces For Steak

Here are some wonderful homemade sauces that enhance steak flavour and add a delicious touch to your dinner. These recipes offer rich, creamy or acidic, spicy sauces.

1. Classic Steak Sauce

Ingredients:

  1. 120ml soy sauce
  2. 60ml balsamic vinegar
  3. 50g brown sugar, 1/4 cup
  4. 1 tbsp Worcestershire
  5. 1 tbsp Dijon
  6. 1 minced garlic clove
  7. 1 tsp black pepper
  8. 1 tsp optional hot sauce

Instructions:

  • Mix all items in a saucepan.
  • Simmer: Cook for 5-7 minutes over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens.
  • Let cool slightly before serving. Keep leftovers in an airtight jar in the fridge for a week.

2. Peppercorn Cream Sauce

Ingredients:

  1. Two teaspoons black peppercorns
  2. Two tablespoons butter
  3. 1 finely sliced tiny shallot
  4. 1/2 cup beef broth
  5. Heavy cream—1/2 cup
  6. 1 tbsp Dijon
  7. Salt, to taste

Instructions:

  • Use a mortar and pestle or pan bottom to lightly crush peppercorns.
  • Sauté shallots: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Cook shallots for 2 minutes to soften.
  • Stir in crushed peppercorns and simmer for another minute.
  • Deglaze with beef broth and boil. Reduce for 3 minutes.
  • Finish sauce: Mix heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes to thicken the sauce. Add salt to taste.

3. Garlic Herb Butter

Ingredients:

  1. 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
  2. 3 minced garlic cloves
  3. 2 teaspoons freshly chopped fresh parsley
  4. 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  5. 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
  6. Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  • Mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Form a log of butter on parchment paper or plastic wrap and chill. Refrigerate until hard.
  • Serve: Slice and top cooked steak with garlic herb butter.

4. Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients:

  1. 240ml red wine
  2. 1/2 cup beef broth
  3. 1 finely sliced tiny shallot
  4. Two tablespoons butter
  5. 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  6. 1 tsp fresh thyme
  7. Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  • Sauté shallots: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallots for 2 minutes to soften.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Deglaze: Stir in red wine and beef broth. Bring to boil.
  • Simmer: Lower heat and allow sauce thicken for 10-15 minutes.
  • Finish: Add thyme and the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add salt and pepper to taste.

5. Chimichurri

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup packed fresh parsley
  2. 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  3. 4 garlic cloves
  4. 1/2 cup olive oil
  5. 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  6. 1 tsp dried oregano
  7. optional 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  8. Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  • Blend parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a food processor.
  • Blend until smooth, scraping sides as required.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let settle for 30 minutes before serving to blend flavors.

Sauce Use Tips

  • Pairing: Match sauce to steak flavour. A powerful red wine sauce enhances ribeye’s, while fresh chimichurri complements flank steaks.
  • Serve the sauce on the side or over the meat before serving.
  • Most sauces can be refrigerated for a week. If needed, slightly reheat before serving.

Conclusion

  • The rich flavors of these handmade sauces will enhance your steak and complement your dinner. Enjoy trying these dishes and choosing your favorite!

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