Madeira Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this luxurious Madeira Sauce, a classic and richly flavorful accompaniment perfect for enhancing meats like grilled steak, roast beef, or pork tenderloin. Made with finely minced shallots sautéed in butter, a touch of all-purpose flour for thickening, and the deep, sweet complexity of Madeira wine, this sauce delivers a restaurant-quality finish to any dish. Infused with fresh thyme and simmered with hearty beef stock, it strikes the perfect balance between savory and aromatic. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy yet elegant sauce is ideal for dinner parties or an indulgent weeknight meal. Whether drizzled over a juicy roast or served alongside vegetables, this Madeira Sauce is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 medium shallots, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Madeira wine
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it is fully melted and starts to bubble.
Add the minced shallots to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until they are soft and translucent.
Sprinkle the flour over the shallots and stir well to create a roux. Cook the mixture for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in the Madeira wine while whisking to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to reduce slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the beef stock and fresh thyme leaves to the pan, stirring to combine. Continue to simmer the sauce over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother texture, then transfer it to a serving dish.
Serve warm over grilled steak, roast beef, or any favorite cut of meat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.6 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2090 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 495 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.
