Delicious Red Wine Sauce
Elevate your meals with this rich and flavorful Delicious Red Wine Sauce, a versatile accompaniment that adds gourmet flair to any dish. Crafted with a harmonious blend of finely chopped shallots, minced garlic, and fresh thyme, this luxurious sauce is simmered with robust red wine and savory beef or vegetable stock. The addition of unsalted butter lends a velvety, smooth finish, perfect for drizzling over juicy steaks, tender chicken, or roasted vegetables. With simple ingredients and a quick 25-minute preparation, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between elegance and ease. Make every meal extraordinary with this classic red wine reduction sauce that's guaranteed to impress your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped shallot
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup beef or vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons, freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, being careful not to let it burn.
Pour in the red wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off and the liquid to reduce slightly.
Stir in the beef or vegetable stock and add the fresh thyme sprigs. Simmer the mixture for 10-12 minutes until it reduces by about half and thickens slightly.
Remove the thyme sprigs, then whisk in the unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time, to create a velvety, smooth sauce.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Optional: Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth consistency.
Serve warm over steak, chicken, or roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
713 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.6 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2060 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 492 mg | 10% | |
*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.
