Red Wine Pan Sauce for Steak
Elevate your steak dinners with this luxurious Red Wine Pan Sauce, a rich and velvety finishing touch that’s bursting with bold flavors. Made with aromatic shallots and garlic, a splash of robust red wine, hearty beef broth, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this sauce perfectly balances savory and tangy notes. Fresh thyme adds an herbaceous depth, while a final swirl of butter creates a silky, restaurant-quality glaze. Ready in just 20 minutes, this classic pan sauce is ideal for transforming simple steak into a gourmet experience. Pair it with roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a truly unforgettable meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 cups red wine
- 0.75 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
After cooking your steak, remove it from the skillet and set aside to rest. Leave about 1 tablespoon of the steak drippings in the pan, discarding the rest if necessary.
Place the skillet back over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and allow it to melt.
Finely mince the shallot and garlic. Add both to the pan, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Allow the wine to simmer for 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly.
Add the beef broth and fresh thyme sprigs to the pan. Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to reduce by about half.
Remove the thyme sprigs and stir in the Dijon mustard. Whisk well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to create a silky finish.
Taste the sauce and season with salt and black pepper as desired.
Remove the pan from heat and spoon the sauce over your resting steak before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 3046 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 410 mg | 9% | |
*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.
