Homemade Steak Sauce
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This homemade steak sauce recipe tastes so much better than anything store-bought. It is a sweet and savory blend of flavors that pairs perfectly with all cuts of beef.
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Are you ready to make the most flavorful steak sauce you’ve ever had? It’s true, I promise you will want to enjoy it with any cut of beef.
It reminds me of A-1 sauce but so much better because it’s homemade. Two secret ingredients contribute to the slightly sweet and savory flavor.
If you love adding sauce to your beef, you may also enjoy this Diane sauce, cowboy butter, and creamy peppercorn sauce.
Why This Recipe Works
- There’s a balance of sweet and savory flavor.
- Worcestershire sauce contributes to the savory, smokey flavor while tamarind paste and dates sweeten the sauce.
- Vinegar and cooking sherry offer a nice acidity to balance everything out.
Ingredients
For the ingredient measurements and the entire recipe, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the blog post where the recipe card is located.
- Butter: I like to use salted butter here.
- Shallot: You need 1 small shallot or ยผ cup of finely chopped white onion.
- Tomato paste: Adds a slight tomato-y flavor.
- Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar and sherry cooking wine add acidity.
- Worcestershire sauce: Adds a smokiness that’s necessary in steak sauce.
- Dijon mustard: Offers a slight tang.
- Tamarind paste: Adds sweet and savory flavor profile.
- Dates: Adds sweetness and thickens the sauce once pureed.
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to the recipe card.
- Start by sauteing the shallot in butter until translucent. Stir in the tomato paste.
- Whisk in water, vinegar, cooking wine, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring mixture to a simmer.
- Add the dijon mustard, tamarind paste, and dates. Simmer uncovered on low for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth. Cool to room temperature before serving.
Tips For Success
- Chop the dates up finely so they soften during cooking and blend more easily.
- Don’t skip the tamarind paste or the dates! They are key to the flavor of this sauce.
- Keep your homemade steak sauce stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Homemade Steak Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 shallot, diced (about ยผ cup)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- ยผ cup apple cider vinegar
- ยผ cup sherry cooking wine
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons tamarind paste
- 3 Medjool dates, seeded and finely diced
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until soft and transparent. Stir in tomato paste.
- In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, combine water, apple cider vinegar, sherry cooking wine, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir into the shallot mixture and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Dijon mustard, tamarind paste, and dates.
- Simmer uncovered on low for 15 minutes. Using an immersion blender, blend the sauce until smooth. Cool to room temperature before using.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
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