The BEST Sauces for Steak (2024)

January 9, 2024June 13, 2022 by Erin

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Wondering whatsaucesgo well with steak? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide.

The BEST Sauces for Steak

These are some of my favoritesaucesto serve with steak:

Bearnaise Sauce
Creamy Peppercorn Sauce
Steak Diane
Chimichurri Sauce
Bordelaise Sauce
And, let’s not forget about Compound Butter

I’ll usually pick one based on the type of steak recipe that I’m preparing. For example, a tender sous vide filet mignon is delicious with a rich, creamy bearnaise sauce. Traeger steak calls for somehomemade BBQ sauce. And steak tacos are amazing with chipotle crema.

Pick one of your favorites from the list below, add a coupleside dishes, and you’re guaranteed an amazing dinner!

Don’t forget about the best wine with steak options too.

Sauces to Elevate Your Steak Dinner

Bearnaise Sauce

This yummy Bearnaise sauce recipe is rich, fluffy, and tangy.

Bordelaise Sauce

(Featured in first image above.) Learn how to makeBordelaise sauce with this easy recipe. A classic French sauce that is tangy and flavorful. Perfect to drizzle on top of grilled steak or beef tenderloin.

Creamy Peppercorn Sauce

This easy Peppercorn Sauce for Steak is a steakhouse favorite, blending simple ingredients to create a rich, creamy, and indulgent sauce with a kick. It’s the perfect way to transform your everyday steak into something extraordinary!

Gremolata

Gremolata is a zesty Italian condiment that always adds fresh, vibrant flavor to steak dishes. All you need is fresh parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. Bonus: customize it with more add-ins or use olive oil to transform it into a marinade!

Steak Diane

Steak Diane is a classic recipe that tops your favorite steak with a sauce made with cream, cognac, shallots, beef stock, dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. It’s perfect for special occasions but also quick & easy enough for weeknight dinners.

Mustard Sauce for Steak

Make the most of steak night with this quick and easy Mustard Sauce for Steak. A classic creamy sauce with a delectable depth, it adds brilliant finishing flavors to any cut of steak for a sophisticated steakhouse experience at home.

Blue Cheese Dressing

Delicious served with a steak and potato dinner.

Mushroom Sauce

It’s a luxurious yet simple sauce you’ll make again and again and again….

Compound Butter for Steak

A delicious compound butter to top your steak adds extra flavor and richness.

Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Especially delicious served with these filet mignon bites.

Peppercorn Sauce

Creamy, peppery and delicious!

Sauces for Grilled Steak

Mojo Sauce

ThisGreen Mojo Sauceis loaded with fresh herbs, garlic & spicy peppers. It’s the perfect, zesty topping for steak.

Chimichurri Sauce for Steak

ThisChimichurri Saucerecipe is packed with flavor and easy to make with simple ingredients & your blender or food processor.

Homemade BBQ Sauce

This Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe is so easy! Made in just 15-minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Perfect for grilled steak kabobs.

Italian Dressing

This easy homemadeItalian Dressingrecipe is made with a tangy and zesty mix of pantry staple ingredients and dried herbs. Use it as a zesty marinade for steak or drizzle it on your cooked dish.

Sauces for Steak Tacos

Chipotle Crema Sauce

Add some smoke and spice to your favorite recipes with this Chipotle Crema. A Mexican-inspired sauce, this creamy mix is made with chipotles in adobo to give a boost to your favorite steak tostadas.

Mango Salsa

This sweet Mango Salsa has tons of flavor and flair! The bursts of acidity and brightness from the juicy fresh mangos, jalapeno, lime juice, and red onion are delicious on steak tacos.

Cilantro Lime Crema

This quick and tangyCilantro Lime Cremais ready in just 5 minutes. Better than sour cream, this Mexican condiment is flavored with fresh cilantro and lime juice to create a creamy and vibrant sauce.

Chipotle Salsa

5-MinuteChipotle Salsacomes together easily with the help of your blender. This spicy, smoky salsa is extra delicious on a steak taco salad.

Steak recipes:

Sous Vide Ribeye Steak
Sous Vide Filet Mignon
Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe
Traeger Steak

Moresauce recipes:

Sauces for Salmon
Sauces for Venison
Sauces for Flank Steak
Sauces for Prime Rib
Sauces for Pulled Pork
Sauces for Pork Chops
Sauces for Sushi
Sauces for Tacos
Sauces for Meatballs

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What to serve with steak

Baked Potatoes in the Instant Pot
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic
Glazed Carrots
Roasted Miso Cauliflower
Easy Arugula Salad
MORE —> 50+ of the best sides for steak

Also, be sure to check out the best wine pairings for steak.

17 Sauces for Steak

Over 17 best sauces to serve with steak. One of my favorite recipes is this Bordelaise Sauce.

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Ingredients

1 cup dry red wine
½ cup minced shallots ((1 large or 2 medium shallots))
¼ tsp dried thyme ((or ½ teaspoon fresh thyme) )
1 bay leaf
2 cups beef bone broth or stock
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

To a small saucepan, add wine, shallots, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until the mixture reduces by half, about 10 minutes.
Add the broth and bring to a boil again. Continue cooking until this mixture reduces by half, 15-20 minutes.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and discard the solids. Return the strained sauce to the saucepan and heat over medium-low heat.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and flour until smooth. Add this mixture to the saucepan and whisk until thickened. Enjoy immediately.

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