Michael's Steak Sauce

Elevate your steak night with Michael’s Steak Sauce, a homemade condiment bursting with bold flavors and easy-to-make convenience. This rich, savory sauce combines pantry staples like ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce with a tangy kick from white vinegar and Dijon mustard. Sweetened with brown sugar and seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper, every bite delivers a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and tangy notes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile sauce simmers to perfection, marrying its robust flavors into a thick, indulgent topping for steak, grilled meats, or even burgers. The recipe yields enough to serve a crowd and stores beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks, ensuring you’ll never face a steak without it. Perfect for barbecue nights, dinner parties, or simple family meals, Michael’s Steak Sauce is your secret weapon for unforgettable flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and water to the saucepan.

Step 3

Whisk all the ingredients together until fully combined and smooth.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened and the flavors meld together.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to a glass jar or container with a lid. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Step 8

Serve warm or at room temperature alongside your favorite steak or grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(394.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	354.1

Total Fat 1.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2108.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 63.3g
Protein 2.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 82.9mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 461.9mg	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: 3.4%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 93.8%