Steakhouses charge extra for the ambiance and the guise of serving a steak that couldn’t possibly be replicated at home. But, I’m here to help you pull it off in the comfort of your own home. Start with our guide to choosing the perfect cut of beef at your local grocery store or butcher, then make a restaurant-quality creamy mushroom sauce for a fraction of the cost—and all of the credit.
With just a package of mushrooms, butter, heavy cream, and a few pantry ingredients, it’s easy to make a velvety mushroom sauce that’s perfect for spooning over steak. Here’s how to do it.