Quick Creamy Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib and Steak
Whip up this easy, zesty, and creamy horseradish sauce in under 10 minutes. It is the best sauce for prime rib, roast beef, or steak, delivering that classic steakhouse flavor instantly.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup prepared horseradish, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. You need sour cream, prepared horseradish, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, drained prepared horseradish, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Stir the ingredients together until they are fully mixed and smooth.
- Add the fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Stir again to incorporate the seasonings evenly.
- Taste the sauce. If you prefer more tang, add a small amount more lemon juice or horseradish.
- Cover the bowl and chill the horseradish cream for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve this sharp, flavorful sauce as a tangy roast beef topping or condiment for your favorite beef cuts.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of sour cream slightly or add a touch more mayonnaise.
- If you want a stronger sinus-clearing zing, use freshly grated horseradish instead of prepared, but start with a smaller amount.
- This recipe makes a great simple dipping sauce for cooked vegetables or cold cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 15