Classic Red Wine Sauce

Elevate your culinary repertoire with this luxurious Classic Red Wine Sauce, a timeless and versatile accompaniment that transforms any dish into a gourmet experience. Crafted with the deep, robust flavors of good-quality red wine and enriched with a savory blend of beef stock, fresh thyme, and aromatic bay leaf, this sauce is perfect for pairing with steaks, roasts, or lamb chops. Finely chopped shallots and garlic are gently sautéed to build a fragrant base, while a touch of unsalted butter adds a velvety, glossy finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this restaurant-quality sauce is strained to silky perfection, ensuring every spoonful is irresistibly smooth. Whether drizzled over your favorite meats or served on the side, this red wine sauce is a must-have for any special occasion or elegant weeknight meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 250 milliliters good quality red wine
• 250 milliliters beef stock
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped shallots and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they are soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the red wine, increase the heat to medium-high, and let it come to a boil. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the wine has reduced by half.

Step 5

Add the beef stock, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by half and thickened slightly.

Step 7

Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the sauce and discard them.

Step 8

Gradually whisk in the unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time, until it is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.

Step 9

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving bowl or gravy boat, discarding the solids.

Step 11

Serve warm over your favorite meats or as a versatile condiment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(552.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	688.6

Total Fat 52.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 2091.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 2.4g
Protein 3.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 61.9mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 502.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 89.1%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 8.1%