Classic Diane Sauce 🍄🥩
This Diane Sauce is a luxurious, creamy sauce packed with rich flavours from mushrooms, Dijon mustard, and a hint of brandy. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a beautifully cooked steak or other grilled meats for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients:
🧄 Garlic: 1 clove, minced
🍄 Mushrooms: 150g, sliced (button or cremini work well)
🧈 Unsalted butter: 1 tbsp
🧂 Olive oil: 1 tbsp
🍸 Brandy (or white wine): 50ml (optional for non-alcoholic, use vegetable stock)
🧂 Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
🥄 Worcestershire sauce: 1 tbsp
🍶 Beef stock: 150ml
🍖 Double cream: 100ml
🌿 Fresh parsley: a small handful, chopped (for garnish)
🧂 Salt & pepper: to taste
Method:
🧈 Sauté the mushrooms: In a large frying pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the mushrooms are softened and golden.
🍸 Add the brandy: Carefully pour in the brandy (or wine). Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate, leaving a rich flavour behind.
🍶 Stir in the stock and mustard: Add the beef stock and Dijon mustard to the pan. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and thicken.
🥄 Finish with cream: Stir in the double cream and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce becomes creamy and velvety. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
🍽 Serve: Once the sauce is thickened to your liking, pour it over your cooked steaks, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley for a lovely finish.
Serving Information:
⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes | 🍴 Cooking Time: 15 minutes | 🍽 Total Time: 20 minutes
👨🍳 Servings: 4 | 🔥 Calories: ~180 per serving
This Diane Sauce is a wonderfully indulgent addition to any steak dinner, with creamy textures and rich flavours. It’s easy to make yet feels quite special—perfect for a romantic dinner or a celebratory meal! 🥩🍄 Enjoy!