Bordeaux Wine Sauce For Steak Recipe

Name: Bordeaux Wine Sauce For Steak
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; 1 cup dry red wine (such as Bordeaux); 1 cup good quality beef or brown gravy; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, optional

Elevate your steak dinner with this rich and flavorful Bordeaux wine sauce! A shortcut to classic demi-glace, this recipe uses readily available ingredients to create a sophisticated sauce in just minutes. Perfect for weeknight meals, it's easily customizable with sautéed mushrooms for an extra gourmet touch. Any dry red wine will work – let the deliciousness begin!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 93.1 kcal

Protein 2g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bordeaux Wine Sauce For Steak

2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 cup dry red wine (such as Bordeaux)
1 cup good quality beef or brown gravy
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, optional

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How to Make Bordeaux Wine Sauce For Steak

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Pour in 1 cup dry red wine (like Bordeaux) and simmer until reduced by half (about 5-7 minutes), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Stir in 1 cup of good quality beef or brown gravy.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and swirl in 1 tablespoon of cold butter to create a glossy finish.
Serve immediately over your favorite steak. Optional: Sauté 1 cup of sliced mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of butter before adding the shallots for an extra layer of flavor.