Horseradish Sauce For Steak

Why We Love This Recipe

This restaurant-style sauce is bold, tangy, and the perfect match for steak, seafood, and sandwiches. My husband won't eat a steak without it!

• Ready in 5 minutes and adds the perfect finishing touch to any dish.
• It makes a great dip for cut-up vegetables.
• It's low in carbs, has no preservatives making it way better than anything you can buy at the store.

What is Prepared Horseradish?

One of this recipe's ingredients is prepared horseradish. Horseradish is a root vegetable from the same family as mustard, wasabi, and broccoli called Brassicaceae. It is known for its pungent flavor.

Packaged grated horseradish is called prepared horseradish and is mixed with vinegar and salt to preserve its flavor.

When you mix prepared horseradish with sour cream, it turns into a zippy sauce that's delicious! The sour cream helps mellow the sharp flavor of the horseradish.

It goes great with standing rib roast, seared NY strip steak, roasted potatoes, or as a dip for veggies and seafood.

Ingredients

The best prepared horseradish is in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. You can usually find it in small glass jars. Popular brands include Gold's and Silver Spring.

If you can't find it in the fridge, try shelf-stable prepared horseradish in the condiments aisle.

• sour cream
• mayonnaise
• prepared horseradish - Squeeze out the water before adding it to keep the sauce from getting too thin. You can adjust the amount based on how spicy you like it.
• Dijon mustard
• lemon juice
• sugar
• kosher salt and black pepper

How To Make Horseradish Sauce

• Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and prepared horseradish in a small bowl. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, sugar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Blend until smooth.
• Cover and chill at least 30 minutes until ready to use.
• Serve with fish, steaks, prime rib, or as a dip with veggies.

You can customize the recipe by adding fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor and a pop of color.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Stir before serving.

What Goes with Horseradish Sauce?

Horseradish sauce goes well with many types of beef. You can serve it with prime rib, filet mignon, reverse seared New York strip steak, or pan-seared chuck steak.

It's great on cold sandwiches and wraps, adding little kick to roast beef, ham, fish, and baked or smoked salmon. Try it as a spread for extra flavor!

If you enjoy the zesty flavor of horseradish sauce with fish, try it with our favorite recipes. Check out these options: crispy yellowtail sandwiches, fried mahi mahi, and broiled snapper.

Stir it into mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, or coleslaw.

It even makes creamy dip for roasted potatoes.

Takeaway

• Horseradish sauce made with sour cream is a classic pairing for beef. It works especially well with prime rib, steaks, and roast beef sandwiches, adding richness with a sharp bite.
• Prepared horseradish is made from grated horseradish root mixed with vinegar and salt to preserve its heat. When combined with sour cream and mayo, it turns into a smooth, tangy sauce that balances rich meats and seafood.
• Beyond beef, horseradish sauce is good with smoked salmon, baked fish, and wraps.
• Try mixing it into mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, or coleslaw for extra flavor.

For simple steak dinners, see my Easy Steak Recipes for Dinner.

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