Steak Sauce

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.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 3

Calories: 136.6

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian

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

2 cups Ketchup
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup Soy sauce
2/3 cup Chopped onion
1/4 cup Packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Lemon juice
2 tablespoons Prepared mustard
1/2 cup Water
2 cloves Garlic, minced

Directions

1
In a 3-quart saucepan, combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, chopped onion, brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard, water, and minced garlic.
2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the brown sugar.
3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
4
Simmer the sauce uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
5
Remove from heat. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smooth sauce, otherwise leave as is for texture.
6
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.

Keywords: steak sauce, homemade sauce, bbq sauce, ketchup, worcestershire, brown sugar, garlic, onion, lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, grilling, condiment, simmered, tangy, savory

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