Red Wine Steak Sauce
Add this Rich and Delicious Red Wine Steak Sauce the next time you make a steak or roast beef. The sauce is made with simple ingredients and is bursting with flavor.
Servings: 1 cup of sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry red wine
- ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cold butter for finishing
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
- Add shallots and garlic, sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the red wine, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer until reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add beef broth, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme sprig. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and reduced by about one-third.
- Remove the thyme sprig.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and swirl in the cold butter until melted and incorporated.
- Serve immediately over grilled or pan-seared steak.
Notes
Choose a wine you'd enjoy drinking for the best flavor in the sauce.
For a smoother sauce, you can strain it after step 6 if desired.
Store this sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1431mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1305IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg
