Paleo Classic Red Wine Sauce
Elevate your Paleo-friendly meals with this rich and savory Paleo Classic Red Wine Sauce, a refined alternative to traditional gravies. Made with robust red wine, aromatic shallots, garlic, and a hint of fresh thyme, this gluten-free sauce gains depth and complexity from simmering alongside beef broth and a touch of wholesome seasonings. Thickened naturally with arrowroot powder, it's a perfect complement to roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or hearty Paleo dishes. Ready in just 40 minutes, this simple yet elegant recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with healthy, whole-food ingredients. Ideal for special occasions or everyday indulgence, this Paleo red wine reduction strikes the perfect balance of sophistication and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium shallots
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 1.5 cups red wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Finely chop the shallots and mince the garlic cloves.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped shallots and minced garlic to the oil. Sauté until the shallots become translucent, about 5 minutes.
Pour in the red wine and increase the heat to bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the beef broth, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaf, black pepper, and sea salt to the saucepan.
Let the sauce simmer until it reduces by half, approximately 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder with water to create a slurry.
Slowly whisk the arrowroot slurry into the reduced sauce to thicken it. Allow to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve to remove the thyme sticks and bay leaf.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm over your favorite Paleo-friendly dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2085 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 931 mg | 20% | |
*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.
