Whole30 Classic Red Wine Sauce
Elevate your Whole30 meals with this Classic Red Wine Sauce—a rich, flavorful alternative that's entirely wine-free and compliant with your clean-eating goals. Crafted with robust balsamic vinegar, Whole30-approved beef broth, and aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme, this velvety sauce perfectly mimics the depth associated with traditional red wine reductions. Its layered flavor profile complements hearty proteins beautifully, making it an ideal pairing for steak, roasted chicken, or even vegetable dishes. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is straightforward enough for weeknight cooking yet elegant enough to impress dinner guests. Whether you're fully committed to Whole30 or simply seeking a refined, no-wine sauce, this recipe delivers indulgent taste and satisfying versatility without compromise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups beef broth, Whole30 compliant
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the balsamic vinegar and bring to a simmer, allowing it to reduce by half, approximately 5 minutes.
Add the beef broth to the saucepan and increase the heat to bring it to a high simmer.
Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about 15 minutes.
Add the chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to the sauce and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids for a smooth finish.
Serve warm over your dish of choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2967 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.8 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1153 mg | 25% | |
*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.
