🥩 Carnivore Steak Sauce Recipe
This Carnivore Steak Sauce is rich, creamy, and meaty — the perfect complement to a juicy steak. Unlike traditional steak sauces filled with sugar, herbs, or artificial flavors, this recipe keeps it animal-based and simple while still packing bold flavor. It’s velvety, savory, and enhances the natural taste of beef without overpowering it.
📋 Ingredients
- ½ cup beef bone broth (reduced, for richness)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or mascarpone for thicker texture)
- 2 tbsp butter (unsalted or salted, depending on preference)
- 1 tbsp beef tallow (optional, for deeper flavor)
- 1 egg yolk (for creaminess, optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional, if tolerated in your version of carnivore)
🥘 Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the beef broth to a simmer and reduce it by half for a concentrated flavor.
- Lower the heat and whisk in butter and tallow until melted and glossy.
- Stir in the heavy cream (or mascarpone) and simmer gently until the sauce thickens.
- For extra richness, whisk in an egg yolk (off the heat to avoid scrambling).
- Season with salt (and pepper if desired).
- Serve warm over steak, burgers, or roasted meats.
📝 Notes
- Keep the heat low when adding cream and yolk to avoid curdling.
- For a stronger beef flavor, reduce the broth longer until it’s slightly syrupy.
- Mascarpone makes the sauce thicker and more luxurious.
- Use only animal-based ingredients to keep it fully carnivore.
💡 Tips
- If you want a smoky flavor, cook the broth reduction in the same pan as your steak drippings.
- Add a splash of rendered bacon fat for a bolder taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently on low.
🍽️ Servings
- Makes about 4 servings of sauce (for 4 medium steaks).
🔢 Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbs: 0g
(values vary depending on cream vs. mascarpone and broth concentration)
🌟 Benefits
- 100% carnivore-friendly — no sugar, no plants.
- Adds moisture and richness to leaner cuts of steak.
- High in healthy fats to support satiety and energy.
- Easy to digest and nutrient-dense.
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make this without dairy?
A: Yes — skip cream/mascarpone and use only butter, tallow, and broth for a lighter sauce.
Q: Does this work with other meats?
A: Absolutely! It’s excellent on lamb, pork, chicken, and even as a dipping sauce for meatballs.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: It’s best fresh, but you can freeze it in small portions. Reheat slowly to prevent separation.
Q: What cut of steak pairs best?
A: Ribeye and NY strip are ideal since the sauce complements the marbling.