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Traditional Steak Diane Sauce Recipe (+ What to Serve with It)

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Erin Lynch

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April 8, 2025

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5 from 47 votes

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Steak Diane is a classic recipe that tops your favorite steak with a sauce made with cream, cognac, shallots, beef stock, dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. It’s perfect for special occasions but also quick & easy enough for weeknight dinners.

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Table of Contents

  • Why do they call it Steak Diane?
  • What is Diane sauce made of?
  • Which kind of steak is used in Steak Diane?
  • How to make it
  • FAQs
  • How to make ahead + store
  • What to serve with Steak Diane
  • Erin’s wine pairings for Steak Diane
  • Full Recipe

Why you’ll love this recipe

It’s a creamy, lick your plate clean kind of sauce and it’s insanely good. It’s one of those classic recipes that you’d find at a fancy restaurant, but it’s actually super simple to make! This recipe is perfect for an at home date night.

I’m all about a great steak dinner – give me sous vide filet mignon, ribeye steak, steak with red wine Sauce or even these steak bites and I’m a very happy girl.

But how do you take your steak dinner to the next level?

Top it with a delicious steak sauce. Rick’s favorite is this classic Bearnaise sauce. And I’ve always loved Bordelaise sauce. But lately, I’ve become more and more hooked on “Diane” sauce.

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5 stars
This sauce is amazing!!!! We basically licked the platter clean🥰 and so easy to make.

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Brenda
Sliced steak diane on plate with sauce.

Why do they call it Steak Diane?

  • Although it’s not for certain, most likely the name Steak “Diane” came to be named from Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt. In the past, “a la Diane” sauces were typically served with game meats like venison.

What is Diane sauce made of?

  • Diane pan sauce is typically made with cream, cognac, shallots, beef stock, dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Occasionally, mushrooms are also added.
Steak sliced on plate served with diane sauce.

Which kind of steak is used in Steak Diane?

  • Normally, thin cut tenderloin steaks or beef tenderloin medallions are used. However, you can use any beef steak you prefer in this recipe. NY strip steaks, flank steak, ribeye and top sirloin all work well in this recipe. Just keep in mind that the cook time may increase the thicker your steaks are.
  • You could also serve this steak with prime rib. It’s amazing for the holidays!

How to make it

  1. Heat a tablespoon of butter and oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook steak about 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Transfer steaks to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Saute shallots.
  4. Add cognac and cook until almost evaporated.
  5. Add broth and cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream.
  7. Add dijon and Worcestershire sauce.
  8. Spoon diane sauce over the steak.
Close up of steak in diane sauce.

FAQs

What can you substitute for cognac?

If you don’t have cognac on hand, brandy, red wine, sherry or marsala would all work in its place.

Can you make it without alcohol?

You can definitely skip the cognac in this recipe. Simply skip over that step and go straight to adding in the broth.

How to make ahead + store

  • Store the leftover steak diane sauce in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days. 
  • Technically, you can freeze the leftover sauce, but I don’t recommend it. As it thaws, the cream may become gritty, which will ruin the sauce’s velvety and creamy consistency. 
Steak sliced on plate served with diane sauce.

What to serve with Steak Diane

  • Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
  • Sauteed Spinach
  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Easy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction
  • Glazed Carrots
  • Kale Caesar Salad
  • Sous Vide Asparagus
  • More → 50+ sides for steak!

Erin’s wine pairings for Steak Diane

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
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Steak Diane

Steak Diane is a classic recipe that tops your favorite steak with a sauce made with cream, cognac, shallots, beef stock, dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. It’s perfect for special occasions but also quick & easy enough for weeknight dinners.
5 from 47 votes
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Serves 2 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 8-ounce top sirloin steaks ((or other favorite cut) )
  • 1 small shallot (minced)
  • 1/4 cup cognac ( or brandy)
  • ½ cup beef stock
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon minced parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon minced chives
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly season steaks with salt and pepper, and add to skillet; cook, about 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to desired doneness. When the steaks are done, move to a plate and tent with foil.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat and sauté the shallots for 1-2 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the cognac and cook until the cognac is almost evaporated, about 2 minutes, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Stir in the broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in dijon mustard and Worcestershire, and then return steaks and any accumulated juices to skillet; cook, turning in sauce, until warmed through, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer steak to serving plates and stir parsley and chives into sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over steaks and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 761IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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16 responses

  1. Brenda
    February 15, 2022

    5 stars
    This sauce is amazing!!!! We basically licked the platter clean🥰 and so easy to make.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      February 16, 2022

      I’m so glad you liked it Brenda!

      Reply
  2. Carol
    July 10, 2022

    Fabulous sauce, cooked my steak only 3 min. And it was perfect. This recipe really is a special dinner. Thank you. Have made it twice now since I discovered it,❤️

    Reply
    1. Erin
      July 11, 2022

      Thank you Carol – I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Mike
    July 31, 2022

    5 stars
    Perfect sauce, made a good steak a great steak.

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    1. Erin
      August 4, 2022

      I’m so glad you liked it Mike!

      Reply
  4. Holly
    January 1, 2023

    5 stars
    Made this for New Year’s Eve. Everyone loved it!!! I made NY strips. Sauce is perfect.

    Reply
    1. Erin
      January 1, 2023

      I’m so glad you liked it Holly!

      Reply
  5. william
    February 15, 2023

    5 stars
    I made this with two Prime Beef Delmonico steaks. Used a Thermapen and grabbed them from the pan at 120 F. Made the Sauce. It was fabulous. We ended up simply using those wonderful steaks as implements to bring that sauce to our lips! Happy Valentine’s Day it was! Thank you.

    I kind of cooked the steaks a little hot and the searing developed some dark crusts that spotted the sauce. Any tips?

    Reply
  6. Gabi
    August 8, 2023

    5 stars
    Turned out excellent. Many thanks

    Reply
    1. Erin
      August 9, 2023

      Thanks Gabi!

      Reply
  7. Lorena
    September 26, 2023

    5 stars
    Amazing. Beyond restaurant worthy!

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    1. Erin
      September 27, 2023

      Thank you Lorena!

      Reply
  8. Christine
    August 9, 2024

    5 stars
    Amazing! Thank you!!

    Reply
  9. Pat
    September 15, 2024

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!!! No need to say more 🙂

    Reply
    1. Erin
      September 23, 2024

      Thanks Pat!

      Reply

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