Dad's Favorite Steak Sauce

Elevate your steak nights with "Dad's Favorite Steak Sauce," a rich, tangy, and smoky homemade sauce that’s sure to become a grilling essential. This quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar with the deep flavors of smoked paprika, Dijon mustard, and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness. Infused with garlic and onion powder and finished with an optional kick of hot sauce, this steak sauce strikes the perfect balance of savory and bold. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile condiment can be served immediately or refrigerated for even more flavor depth. Whether you drizzle it on a perfectly grilled ribeye or use it as a dipping sauce for burgers, this easy steak sauce recipe guarantees to wow at your next BBQ or family dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.

Step 2

Stir in the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

Step 3

Add the water and optional hot sauce for a hint of heat, if desired.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar and blend the spices.

Step 5

Once the sauce begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to fully develop the flavors, though it can be served immediately if desired.

Step 8

Before serving, stir the sauce well. Drizzle over your favorite steak or serve on the side as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(410.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	390.8

Total Fat 3.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2666.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 65.0g
Protein 2.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 99.2mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 605.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.6%

Protein: 2.6%

Carbs: 89.8%