Gourmet Sauce for Beef
Elevate your beef dishes to a new level of sophistication with this rich and savory Gourmet Sauce for Beef. Featuring a harmonious blend of dry red wine, balsamic vinegar, and delicate fresh thyme, this sauce delivers a perfect balance of depth and brightness. Velvety heavy cream adds a luxurious texture, while finely minced shallots and garlic create a flavorful base. The sauce is slowly simmered with beef stock and Dijon mustard to achieve a smooth, restaurant-quality finish that accentuates the natural flavors of your favorite cuts of beef. Ideal for everything from tenderloin steaks to hearty roast beef, this versatile sauce is the ultimate complement for an elegant dinner or special occasion. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick yet impressive way to transform any meal into a gourmet experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large shallots, finely minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup beef stock
- 0.5 cup dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced shallots and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant, being careful not to let them brown.
Pour in the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until the liquid reduces by half.
Add the beef stock, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and thyme leaves. Stir well to combine.
Let the sauce simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly.
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, mixing until fully incorporated. Let it cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and remove from heat.
Serve the sauce warm, drizzled over cooked beef or as a dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
543 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.6 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2214 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 508 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.
