Red Wine Jus Gravy
Elevate your next meal with this rich and velvety Red Wine Jus Gravy, a perfect accompaniment to roasted meats, mashed potatoes, or hearty vegetables. Featuring a harmonious blend of finely chopped shallots, aromatic garlic, fresh thyme, and a splash of robust red wine, this recipe delivers deep, savory flavors that are sure to impress. Simmered with beef stock and thickened to a luxurious texture with a simple cornstarch slurry, this classic sauce strikes the perfect balance between elegance and comfort. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile jus is ideal for a special dinner or holiday feast, adding a restaurant-quality touch to your home-cooked creations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 small, finely chopped Shallots
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 250 ml Red wine
- 500 ml Beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, fresh thyme, and the bay leaf. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the red wine and bring it to a simmer. Allow it to reduce by half, which should take about 8-10 minutes.
Add the beef stock to the saucepan, stir well, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for another 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Gradually add this to the saucepan while whisking constantly to thicken the gravy.
Season the jus with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf before serving.
Strain the gravy through a fine mesh sieve if you want a smoother consistency.
Serve warm over roasted meats, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.3 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 4274 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 872 mg | 19% | |
*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.
