Mushroom Steak Sauce

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The perfect sauce can really take a good steak over the top. And I'm not talking about Worcestershire sauce. This mushroom steak sauce adds that extra layer of flavor, and can help complement any sides you choose to serve with your steak dinner. It also offers a gentle contrast in texture.

This dish only takes about 25 minutes to make, and it adds that gourmet quality to your meal. This makes a great date night meal, or a good choice if you are hosting dinner for a few special guests.

Why You'll Love This Mushroom Steak Sauce

Class and Taste - This recipe is an easy way to impress guests. Serve it with red wine, roasted brussels sprouts, and garlic mashed potatoes for an extra fancy feel.
Saucy - This mushroom sauce is so good, you probably won’t end up with leftovers, but if you do, it is great on burgers, chicken, potatoes, and really just about anything.

Ingredients for Mushroom Steak Sauce

Salt and Pepper - You will need salt and pepper to season both your steaks and your sauce. I like to use freshly ground peppercorns to add a little zest, but regular ground black pepper works too.
Garlic - I like to season my steaks with garlic powder. You will also need minced garlic for your mushroom sauce.
Steak - This recipe makes enough sauce for 3 steaks. Choose cuts that are about ¾” thick. New York strip and ribeye are both good options.
Olive Oil - I cook my steaks in a mixture of olive oil and butter. You will want about ½ tbsp of olive oil.
Butter - It is important that you don’t skip out on the butter, as it is a key component to the sauce. You will need about 2 tbsp.
Mushrooms - We can’t make mushroom sauce without mushrooms! You will need about 1 ½ cups sliced. Just about any variety will do. Button mushrooms are a great choice
Thyme - Thyme really brings together the flavors in the steak and the creamy sauce. For this recipe, you need 2 sprigs.
Beef Stock - You will need 1 ⅓ cups beef stock. It will make up the bulk of your sauce base!
Heavy Cream - Heavy cream is really the star of the sauce. Fun fact: heavy cream has more vitamins than its less fatty counterparts. You will need ⅓ cup.
Bourbon or Brandy - These are optional, but I really like the depth of flavor they add. You only need 3 tbsp and either option works great.
Cornstarch - Cornstarch thickens your sauce. You only need 1 tsp, but I always like to have a little extra on hand when I cook in case I want to adjust the thickness of my sauce.

How to make Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Pat steaks dry, then liberally season with ground peppercorns, garlic powder and salt.
Cook seasoned steaks in olive oil and butter over in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook until golden brown and slightly charred for 5-7 minutes on each side. This will be medium.
Remove steaks and cover in foil. Add mushrooms, minced garlic and sprigs of thyme to skillet. Sautee until mushrooms wilt and turn dark brown.
Deglaze the skillet with beef stock, making sure to scrape the bits from the bottom of the skillet. Lower heat to medium.
Stir in cream, salt, pepper, cornstarch, and alcohol, if using. It is important to be mindful of alcohol around open flames or heat sources. For safety, remove skillet from stove top and pour in the alcohol separately. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until sauce has begun to thicken.
Return your steaks to the skillet to marry with the sauce or served separately.

Step-by-Step Instructions

First, season your steaks. Pat them dry and then give a generous coating of salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Next, cook your steaks. Heat your olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add your steaks and cook until you achieve a slight char on each side. This should take around 5-7 minutes per side, and will result in a medium steak.

Remove your steaks from the skillet and cover them in foil. Set aside. Add your mushrooms, minced garlic, and thyme to the skillet. Sautee until your mushrooms begin to soften and turn brown.

Add your beef stock to the skillet and scrape the burnt bits from the bottom. This is key to a great flavor for your sauce. Reduce your heat to medium.

Add your heavy cream, salt, pepper, cornstarch, and bourbon or brandy to the pan and stir. If you are adding the alcohol, it is safest to remove the pan from the heat when you add it, as alcohol is highly flammable. Simmer your sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.

Return your steaks to the skillet with the sauce, or serve them separately. You can also just serve over steak. Enjoy!

Cook's Tips

To achieve the perfectly cooked steak, bring it to room temperature before cooking.
For Medium Rare, cook steaks 4-5 minutes on each side, with an internal temperature of 135F.
For Medium Well, cook steaks 8-10 minutes on each side, with and internal temperature of 150F.
Garnish with fresh thyme leaves
This will also taste great over pork chops or even ground beef.

FAQ:

What is mushroom sauce made of?

Mushroom sauce is a cream sauce made with mushrooms, butter, seasonings and stock.

What can I use to thicken creamy mushroom sauce?

To thicken your sauce, simply add a little extra cornstarch. Flour also works.

What should I have with my steak?

Steak goes great with a variety of sides. The side dishes you choose can really set the tone for your steak dinner. Some great choices include mashed or baked potatoes, roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, stewed greens, fried onions, salad, or rolls.

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