Authentic Classic Steak Sauce
Authentic Classic Steak Sauce
Ingredients
For the Sauce Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely minced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup beef broth
For Flavor and Spice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
For Thickening (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely minced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, packed brown sugar, beef broth, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and kosher salt. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded together.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
If a thicker sauce is desired, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a smooth slurry. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or cayenne for extra heat if desired. Serve warm with your favorite grilled or pan-seared steak.
⏱️ 2 min
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Authentic Classic Steak Sauce
Ingredients
For the Sauce Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely minced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup beef broth
For Flavor and Spice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
For Thickening (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely minced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, packed brown sugar, beef broth, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and kosher salt. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded together.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
If a thicker sauce is desired, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a smooth slurry. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or cayenne for extra heat if desired. Serve warm with your favorite grilled or pan-seared steak.
⏱️ 2 min