Sometimes simple is best — and this bold steak sauce proves it. With just three ingredients, you can whip up a condiment that rivals store-bought sauces in flavor and freshness. It’s tangy from the mustard, rich from the ketchup, and gets that deep umami kick from Worcestershire sauce.
Brush it on ribs, stir it into baked beans, or use it as a dipping sauce for fries. The flavor hits all the right notes — smoky, savory, and just a touch sweet. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to the bottled stuff again.
This sauce is perfect for grilling season but versatile enough to use year-round — a little drizzle can turn an ordinary steak into something memorable.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- MixCombine ketchup, yellow mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
- WhiskStir until smooth and fully blended.
- TasteAdjust tanginess or sweetness to your liking (add a touch of honey for sweetness or extra Worcestershire for depth).
- ServeDrizzle over grilled steak, burgers, or chops.
- StoreKeep refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to one week.
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