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Bordelaise Sauce Recipe

Published: March 11, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: About 30 minutes Total Time: About 45 minutes Serves: 1 cup Difficulty: Medium Category: Side Dish Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine red wine, beef broth, and shallots
  2. Add thyme and bay leaf
  3. Bring to a boil and reduce by half
  4. In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat
  5. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes
  6. Gradually add wine mixture, whisking constantly
  7. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened
  8. Season with salt and black pepper
  9. Strain sauce through a fine mesh sieve
  10. Stir in fresh parsley
  11. Serve immediately over steak

Special Notes

This bordelaise sauce is a classic French sauce that's perfect for steak and other grilled meats. The combination of red wine, beef broth, and herbs creates a rich, complex flavor. The key is reducing the wine mixture to concentrate the flavors. You can customize this recipe by using different types of wine or adding different herbs. This sauce is perfect for special occasions and pairs well with beef, lamb, or game meats.

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