Classic Red Wine Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this rich and velvety Classic Red Wine Sauce, a must-have for impressing your dinner guests. Bursting with bold flavors, this sophisticated sauce combines aromatic shallots, garlic, and fresh thyme with the deep, robust notes of high-quality red wine and beef stock. The reduction process captures the essence of the ingredients, while unsalted butter adds a luxurious, silky finish. Perfectly seasoned to your liking, this versatile sauce is ideal for drizzling over steak, roast beef, or any dish that calls for a touch of elegance. Ready in just 40 minutes, this red wine sauce recipe is a restaurant-worthy addition to your repertoire for special occasions or refined weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 250 milliliters good quality red wine
- 250 milliliters beef stock
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped shallots and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they are soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Pour in the red wine, increase the heat to medium-high, and let it come to a boil. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the wine has reduced by half.
Add the beef stock, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by half and thickened slightly.
Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the sauce and discard them.
Gradually whisk in the unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time, until it is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving bowl or gravy boat, discarding the solids.
Serve warm over your favorite meats or as a versatile condiment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.6 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2092 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 502 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
