Texas Roadhouse Peppercorn Sauce
This Texas Roadhouse Peppercorn Sauce Recipe is a creamy, savory steakhouse-style sauce made with crushed black peppercorns, shallots, beef broth, and heavy cream. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for elevating steaks, burgers, or grilled chicken at home. With bold pepper flavor and a rich, velvety texture, this easy peppercorn sauce brings restaurant-quality taste to your table—no fancy ingredients needed.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for an extra kick
Instructions
- 1
Start by preparing all your ingredients. Finely chop the shallots and crush the black peppercorns. This will help release their flavors more effectively into the sauce
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and cook until aromatic and transparent. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to let them burn
- 3
Add the crushed black peppercorns to the saucepan and toast them lightly with the shallots for about 1 minute. Toasting the peppercorns will enhance their spicy flavor, which is key to this sauce
- 4
Pour in the beef broth to deglaze the pan, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. These bits are packed with flavor and will contribute to the sauce's rich taste
- 5
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard (if using). Allow the sauce to simmer gently, stirring occasionally until it thickens to your desired consistency, usually around 10-15 minutes. Season with salt to taste
- 6
Remove the sauce from the heat and allow it to cool slightly once it has thickened. It's now ready to be served over your favorite steaks, providing a creamy, peppery kick that's sure to delight any palate.