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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Main Dish ยป Meat

    Steak with Blue Cheese Mushroom Sauce

    Published: Sep 8, 2021 ยท Updated: Nov 17, 2021 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    A creamy, flavorful blue cheese mushroom sauce is perfect for topping a steak cooked in the skillet. No grill needed.

    red napkin topped with white plate that has open sweet potato, steak covered in mushroom blue cheese sauce and parsley, cutting board with steak and skillet with sauce
    • About Steak with Blue Cheese Mushroom Sauce
      • Ingredients
        • Cost of Recipe
    • How to Make Steak with Blue Cheese Mushroom Sauce
    • Recipe Tips
      • Variations
        • Ingredient Options
        • How to Make Allergy Friendly
        • How to Fix a Mistake
      • Make Ahead Ideas
      • Storage Suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Nutrition Benefits
      • What to Serve with Steak and Mushroom Blue Cheese Sauce

    About Steak with Blue Cheese Mushroom Sauce

    There are days where I really want a steak, but I don't have a grill. Honestly, I don't really know how to work a grill. I mean, I have cooked on a grill probably three times in my life, but grilling is not my personal cooking method of choice.

    So instead of using a grill, I used a heavy skillet. And I felt just as satisfied with this method as I would if my steak had been grilled.

    Take it up a notch by making a mushroom sauce with blue cheese. Yum!

    I am a big fan of getting lots of vegetables into my life regularly, and this mushroom sauce is an excellent way to enjoy veggies.

    You saute the mushrooms in the skillet that you initially cooked the steak in. So you only have one skillet to clean.

    Then you add in some broth and blue cheese to make a sauce. While this is cooking, your steak is having a chance to rest.

    You never want to cut into a steak right after cooking because all its juices will escape leaving you with a sad, dry steak.

    Which makes the mushroom sauce a perfect addition to your steak since you can make it while your steak is resting.

    Add a baked potato or another grain on the side, and you have a satisfying, delicious complete meal.

    container of crumbled blue cheese, package of steak, carton of beef broth, salt, pepper, stick of butter, and container of white mushrooms with text overlay

    Ingredients

    Steak: The cuts of meat that will work for this steak and blue cheese mushroom sauce recipe are Petite Sirloin Steaks, Rib-eye, New York Strip, Top Sirloin, Tenderloin Steak (or Filet Mignon).

    Mushrooms: Any fresh mushrooms will be delicious in this mushroom blue cheese sauce. I typically use button or white mushrooms. Baby Bella or portobello mushrooms will also be tasty. If you hate mushrooms, feel free to substitute with a large onion.

    Butter: The butter adds a little richness to the mushrooms, but you can also use olive oil.

    Salt & pepper: These are basic but the only spices a steak needs to taste delicious.

    Beef broth: Another chance to add flavor to your sauce is by using beef broth. Chicken broth or vegetable broth will also work well. If you don't have any broth, you can simply use water.

    Blue cheese: Either crumbled blue cheese or a block of blue cheese that you crumble yourself will taste great in this sauce. Use gorgonzola for a less intense blue cheese flavor.

    Cost of Recipe

    • steak 10 ounces: $4.24
    • mushrooms 8 oounces: $1.98
    • butter 1 tablespoon: $0.11
    • pepper โ…› tsp: $0.02
    • salt โ…› tsp: $0.01
    • beef broth ยผ cup: $0.14
    • blue cheese 3 ounces: $1.68

    TOTAL COST: $8.18 or $4.09/serving (Based on San Diego Sprouts 2021)

    Note that this is not the recipe; it's simply to show the cost breakdown of ingredients. Be sure to scroll down to the full recipe to see the specific ingredients and directions.

    collage with four photos. first photo is of a steak cooking in a small blue skillet, second photo is a cooked steak being removed from the small skillet. third photo is mushrooms being transferred from a red cutting mat into the small skillet. fourth photo is beef broth being poured into mushrooms
    four photo collage. first photo is blue cheese being stirred into a small skillet with cooked mushrooms. second photo is a steak being cut on a wooden cutting board. third photo is a white plate with sliced steak being covered with blue cheese mushroom sauce using an orange spoon. forth photo is blue cheese being sprinkled over a white plate with steak with mushroom blue cheese sauce

    How to Make Steak with Blue Cheese Mushroom Sauce

    Time needed: 35 minutes.

    Use one skillet to make this simple steak and mushrooms blue cheese sauce recipe.

    1. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper, and cook in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

      Cook on one side until it easily releases from the skillet. Flip, and transfer to oven.

    2. Remove the skillet from the oven, and transfer the steak to a cutting board to rest.

    3. Add butter and mushrooms to the skillet.

      Cook until most of the liquid evaporates.

    4. Pour in beef broth.

      Scrape up any browned bits stuck to the skillet.

    5. Remove from heat and stir in blue cheese.

    6. Slice the steak.

    7. Transfer sliced steak to a plate, and cover with mushroom blue cheese sauce.

    8. Sprinkle with more blue cheese, and enjoy!

      white plate with sweet potato and steak covered in blue cheese mushroom sauce on a red napkin with steak and sauce in background

    Recipe Tips

    *Make sure your steak is room temperature. Take it out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking.

    *This steak with blue cheese and mushroom sauce can get a little smokey, so you might want to turn on your exhaust fan for this recipe.

    *Delicious served with a baked sweet potato or regular potato, or roasted potatoes, or a cooked grain like quinoa or brown rice.

    *Use a piece of steak that isn't too thick. The recipe was tested using a 1-inch thick piece of top sirloin.

    *Per a reader's suggestion, a cast-iron skillet is recommended. But don't feel like you have to use one if you don't have it.

    Variations

    Ingredient Options

    If you happen to not love mushrooms, no worries! Same if you don't love blue cheese.

    Use onions instead of mushrooms. You'll want to cook them longer (about 20-30 minutes) so they get nice & caramelized. Caramelized onions are really hard to beat! But the mushrooms make things go a little faster.

    If you don't love blue cheese you can use gorgonzola which is a little milder. Or try something like a Gruyere, Swiss, or even cheddar.

    I wouldn't waste your time with a mild cheese like mozzarella.

    How to Make Allergy Friendly

    This is already gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free, and nut-free. If you need dairy-free, skip this recipe since cheese is a main ingredient.

    How to Fix a Mistake

    Sauce is too thick: if the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of broth or water to thin it. Stir well to completely incorporate it before adding more.

    Sauce is too thin: if the blue cheese mushroom sauce is too thin, you can cook it on low heat a little longer or add more cheese. This will help it thicken.

    sliced Steak on cutting board with blue cheese and Mushroom Sauce in a skillet

    Make Ahead Ideas

    This is best served immediately after preparing. To prepare in advance, you can chop the mushrooms and crumble the blue cheese. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.

    Storage Suggestions

    Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The sauce can be on the steak or in a separate container. Either is fine. I do not recommend freezing the mushroom blue cheese sauce.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Nutrition Benefits

    Mushrooms are powerful immune system supporters with anti-inflammatory benefits, and they are the only vegetable that has vitamin D.

    Steak is an excellent source of Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium. It's a good source of Iron, Potassium, Riboflavin, and Pantothenic Acid.

    The blue cheese gives you a hefty amount of calcium, so this steak and mushroom sauce dish has 25% of your recommended daily calcium in one serving.

    What to Serve with Steak and Mushroom Blue Cheese Sauce

    To make this a meal, I served it with a baked potato on the side. Well, I microwaved the potato, but it was just as good.

    You could also serve another grain like rice or quinoa if you wanted it to help absorb some of the sauce. It'd also be really good with roasted potatoes.

    If you are doing that, make sure you start roasting the potatoes before cooking the steak because it'll only take about 35 minutes to cook the steak & make the sauce.

    blue cheese mushroom sauce in a small blue skillet, cutting board with steak, white plate with sweet potato and steak covered in sauce, red napkin

    Final thoughts

    This steak with blue cheese mushroom sauce is one of my favorite recipes when I need something satisfying but incredibly simple. It's easy enough for a weeknight meal and fancy enough for celebratory meals or entertaining (increase the recipe as needed).

    MORE MUSHROOM RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE:

    • Roasted Mushroom and Beef Soup
    • Mushroom Margarita
    • Truffle Pasta with Mushrooms
    • Mushroom and Bacon Dip
    • Mushroom Quinoa Risotto
    • Blue Cheese and Vegetable Alfredo

    red napkin topped with white plate that has open sweet potato, steak covered in mushroom blue cheese sauce and parsley, cutting board with steak and skillet with sauce

    Steak with Blue Cheese Mushroom Sauce

    Cooking your steak in a skillet is just as tasty, especially when covered in a creamy, flavorful mushroom blue cheese sauce
    5 from 11 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 10 ounce steak
    • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • โ…› teaspoon pepper
    • โ…› teaspoon salt
    • ยผ cup beef broth or water
    • 3 ounces blue cheese crumbled

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 425*F. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. 
    • Season your steak with salt & pepper. 
    • Add the steak to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. The steak should easily release from the skillet. 
    • Transfer to the oven for 5-10 minutes depending on the thickness of the steak. (Mine took 8 to get to medium, which is about 160*F)
    • Carefully remove the steak from the skillet. Remember that the skillet will be really hot, so use an oven mitt.
    • Put the skillet back on the stove and heat over medium. Add the butter and melt.
    • Add the mushrooms, and cook stirring occasionally for 7 minutes until their juices release
    • Stir in the broth, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
    • Simmer for 5 minutes until most of the liquid has absorbed. Stir in ยผ cup bleu cheese
    • Slice the steak and serve with the mushroom sauce on top. Crumble the extra few tablespoons of cheese over the sauce and sprinkle with parsley if desired. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    *Make sure your steak is room temperature. Take it out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking.
    *This can get a little smokey, so you might want to turn on your exhaust fan for this recipe.
    *Delicious served with a baked sweet potato or regular potato, or roasted potatoes, or a cooked grain like quinoa or brown rice.
    *Use a piece of steak that isn't too thick. Recipe was tested using a 1 inch thick piece of top sirloin.
    *Per a reader's suggestion, a cast iron skillet is recommended. But don't feel like you have to use one if you don't have it ๐Ÿ™‚

    What to Use in This Recipe

    two black skillets with silver handles
    Skillet
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Meme

    This post was originally published on March 27, 2017. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.


    Steak with Blue Cheese Mushroom Sauce Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Steak with Blue Cheese Mushroom Sauce
    Serving Size
     
    0.5 recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    422
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    25
    g
    38
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    14
    g
    88
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    132
    mg
    44
    %
    Potassium
     
    1012
    mg
    29
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    4
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    43
    g
    86
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    500
    IU
    10
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2.4
    mg
    3
    %
    Calcium
     
    254
    mg
    25
    %
    Iron
     
    2.9
    mg
    16
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Larry says

      May 04, 2017 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of this steak, but one thing I noticed is you mention using a heavy pan. In my experience (50+ years) the BEST pan to use would be a cast iron pan that is well seasoned. Other then that it all sounds good. And even better would be a one inch thick bone-in rib-eye. Now THAT'S YUM!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        May 04, 2017 at 10:38 pm

        Thanks, Larry!! Totally agree!! I meant to say something about a cast iron skillet, but I know that a lot of people don't have cast iron skillets ๐Ÿ™
        I was trying to make sure everyone is able to enjoy steak without feeling like they had to use special equipment ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Liz Shaw says

      December 03, 2018 at 12:04 am

      5 stars
      Steak is rare in our house (no pun intended), but I am positive when it shows up it deserves your mushroom and blue cheese sauce!

      Reply
    3. Holly Marie Pelton says

      December 03, 2018 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      Wow this recipe sounds like a 5 star dining option on a menu but it is so easy to make!! What a delicious dinner for the entire family!

      Reply
    4. Tawnie Kroll says

      December 04, 2018 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      My favorite flavor combo - steak and bleu cheese!!!

      Reply
    5. Lindsey says

      December 09, 2018 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      This was so good! Hubs' new fave meal!

      Reply
    6. Lorie says

      December 09, 2018 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      The hubby isn't a fan of blue cheese so this is gonna be mine all mine!

      Reply
    7. Natalie says

      December 10, 2018 at 7:19 am

      5 stars
      What a simple and tasty weeknight dinner!

      Reply
    8. Emily Kyle says

      December 10, 2018 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      I think I am going to make this for the hubby on NYE - who can resist blue cheese and mushrooms over steak?!

      Reply
    9. Lee Wylie says

      December 16, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      Hi from the UK. I bought blue cheese especially to make this dish but I'd never tried making the sauce before. So I looked for recipes online and found yours. Very glad I did, it's a surprisingly easy dish to prepare and the richness of the sauce gives it that restaurant quality.
      Thanks very much for sharing, my girlfriend is *extremely* happy with me this evening!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        December 24, 2018 at 8:30 pm

        Ah yay yay YAY!!! I am so excited y'all enjoyed it ๐Ÿ™‚
        Thanks for coming back to share!

        Reply

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