Description
This rich and creamy Diane Sauce is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite steak. Made with cognac, beef stock, and a touch of cream, it’s a classic French-inspired sauce that elevates any meal. The combination of shallots, garlic, and Dijon mustard creates a depth of flavor that will impress your dinner guests. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to something extra delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (15g) unsalted butter
- ½ tbsp sunflower oil (if you’ve just cooked steak to go with this sauce, use the oils/meat-drippings that are left in the pan, instead of the sunflower oil and butter)
- 2 shallots, peeled and chopped finely
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
- 2 tbsp cognac
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) beef stock (water plus 2 stock cubes is fine)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) double (heavy) cream
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt butter with sunflower oil over medium heat. If using steak pan drippings, skip the butter and oil and use those instead.
- Add shallots and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Carefully pour in cognac and let it simmer for 1 minute to cook off the alcohol.
- Add beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately over steak.
Notes
Tips: For extra richness, you can add a teaspoon of butter at the end and whisk it in. Substitutions: Brandy can be used instead of cognac. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: diane sauce, steak sauce, creamy sauce, french sauce