Description
This rich steak sauce is a deeply flavorful and indulgent accompaniment perfect for enhancing your favorite cuts of beef. Made with a blend of beef stock, red wine, Worcestershire and soy sauces, and finished with a touch of butter for richness, this sauce elevates any steak dinner with its savory and robust character.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté Aromatics: Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and shallots. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and soft, taking care not to brown them.
- Reduce the Wine: Pour in the red wine and increase heat to medium-high. Let the wine simmer and reduce by half, which takes about 5-7 minutes, concentrating flavor.
- Add Remaining Liquids and Mustard: Stir in beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to combine flavors.
- Simmer and Thicken: Reduce heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your liking.
- Season: Once thickened, season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste for balanced flavor.
- Add Butter for Richness: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until melted, enriching the sauce’s texture and taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the rich steak sauce warm over cooked steak, garnishing with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- Simmer the wine carefully to avoid burning or bitterness.
- Use unsalted butter to better control the sauce’s saltiness.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer until desired consistency is achieved.
- Fresh parsley adds a fresh herbaceous contrast to the rich sauce.
