A classic steak with sauce is best achieved by pan-searing the steak in a hot pan (using butter/oil) and making a pan sauce while it rests. See below for 6 popular, quick, 5-minute sauces.
How Well Done?
As guide. for a 1-inch thick steak, cook 2–3 minutes per side for rare, 3–4 minutes for medium-rare, 4–5 minutes for medium, 5-6 minutes for well-done over high heat.
6 Great Sauces for Your Perfect Steak.
Peppercorn Sauce
Creamy peppercorn sauce has a lovely rich warmth to it that goes so well with a juicy steak. Ready in 10 minutes!
Diane Sauce
Creamy Diane sauce, spiked with cognac and a touch of mustard, is fantastic for steak. Ready in 10 minutes!
Garlic Butter Sauce
This simple garlic butter is so versatile! Use to top steak, make your own garlic bread, or even stir into cooked pasta with a pinch of chilli flakes.
Creamy Mushroom Sauce
This creamy mushroom sauce is rich, velvety and utterly delicious. Serve with steak, using those pan juices for ultimate flavour.
Red Wine Sauce
Put those steak pan juices to work with a tangy, rich and decadent. sauce. The addition of beef stock ensures it stretches far enough that everyone has plenty!
Blue Cheese Sauce
Blue cheese sauce is a bold, creamy, tangy sauce with a hint of garlic that’s easy to whip up while your steak is resting.
