Description
This creamy horseradish sauce is a tangy and zesty condiment perfect for enhancing roast beef, steaks, sandwiches, and vegetables. Made with sour cream, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, this sauce offers a smooth texture and balanced heat. It’s quick to prepare and benefits from chilling to meld the flavors.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish (adjust to taste for heat)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the white vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper ensuring everything is well combined and smooth.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as desired. Add more horseradish for increased heat or more sour cream for a milder flavor.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the creamy horseradish sauce chilled alongside roast beef, steak, sandwiches, or drizzled over vegetables for a flavorful boost.
Notes
- Adjust horseradish quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- The sauce can be made up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Sour cream can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
