Elevate your grilled meats with this robust, homemade steak sauce that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Unlike store-bought varieties, this recipe allows you to control the ingredients, resulting in a thicker, more flavorful condiment. It features a rich base of ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, brightened by lemon juice and vinegar, while brown sugar adds a subtle caramelized sweetness. Aromatics like minced garlic, chopped onions, and mustard provide depth and complexity. Simmered to perfection, the flavors meld together to create a glossy, intense sauce that pairs beautifully with steaks, burgers, or ribs. It’s an easy weeknight project that yields a generous batch for immediate use and future meals.
Steak Sauce
Description
Elevate your grilled meats with this robust, homemade steak sauce that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Unlike store-bought varieties, this recipe allows you to control the ingredients, resulting in a thicker, more flavorful condiment. It features a rich base of ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, brightened by lemon juice and vinegar, while brown sugar adds a subtle caramelized sweetness. Aromatics like minced garlic, chopped onions, and mustard provide depth and complexity. Simmered to perfection, the flavors meld together to create a glossy, intense sauce that pairs beautifully with steaks, burgers, or ribs. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy weeknight project that yields a generous batch for immediate use and future meals.Ingredients
Directions
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In a 3-quart saucepan, combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, chopped onion, brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard, water, and minced garlic.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the brown sugar.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
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Simmer the sauce uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
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Remove from heat. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smooth sauce, otherwise leave as is for texture.
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Let the sauce cool to room temperature before transferring to airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 136.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1965.9mg82%
- Total Carbohydrate 32.9g11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 26.4g
- Protein 0.8g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Cover and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Variations: For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper. For a smokier flavor, add a teaspoon of liquid smoke.
Tips: The sauce will thicken further as it cools. If it becomes too thick after refrigeration, stir in a teaspoon of water to reach your desired consistency.
