Name: Creamy Peppercorn Steak Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 cup beef stock; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp black peppercorns (crushed); 1/2 tsp salt

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There’s nothing like a perfectly cooked steak topped with a rich, creamy peppercorn steak sauce. This easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes using beef stock or pan juices, giving your steak restaurant-quality flavor at home.

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This is a tasty steak sauce that will bring any dish to life… see how to make it in this quick video…

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CREAMY PEPPERCORN STEAK SAUCE

This creamy peppercorn steak sauce comes together with just a handful of ingredients, making it quick, simple, and incredibly flavorful.

Beef stock forms the base—you can use store-bought stock, beef bouillon, or even leftover juices from sous vide cooking. I’ve also had great results substituting chicken stock or beef broth.

Beyond the stock, you’ll need butter, black peppercorns, Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt to create a rich, velvety sauce that takes any steak or beef dish to the next level.

creamy peppercorn sauce on sous vide short ribs

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp butter
1 cup beef stock
1 tsp Dijon mustard
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp black peppercorns crushed
½ tsp salt

pouring peppercorn sauce into a sauce dish

Serve this creamy steak sauce with this easy T Bone steak in oven.

POPULAR SUBSTITUTIONS & ADDITIONS

Butter: Olive oil, ghee, or coconut oil
For extra flavor: Add garlic or shallots. Or add a splash of wine, brandy, or Worcestershire.
Beef Stock: Chicken, vegetable, or leftover pan juices.
Dijon Mustard: Whole-grain or yellow mustard.
Heavy Cream: Half-and-half, coconut cream, or Greek yogurt.
Black Peppercorns: White, green, or pink peppercorns. Or add red pepper flakes for heat.
Serve with caramelized shallots or onions. Try these red wine caramelized red onions. They’re good on everything!

For a delicious pairing with this steak sauce, see how to cook sirloin steak in oven.

HOW TO MAKE A CREAMY PEPPERCORN STEAK SAUCE

Here’s the step-by-step recipe…

**Step 1 – Heat a small saucepan** over medium heat and add the butter.

**Step 2 – Once melted**, whisk in the beef stock, Dijon mustard, heavy cream, crushed peppercorns, and salt.

**Step 3 – Cook the sauce**, stirring frequently, for 5–10 minutes, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

**Step 4 – Remove from heat immediately** to prevent overcooking.

Step 5 – Serve the sauce hot over steak or beef, or pour into a sauce cup for serving.

De-licious!

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spoon of creamy steak sauce with peppercorns

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Can’t wait to hear what you think!

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