Shallot & Red Wine Sauce

Shallot & Red Wine Sauce
  • Author: Anonymous

Rich, caramelized shallots infused with balsamic vinegar and red wine, simmered to perfection in a savory beef or chicken stock. This indulgent sauce is the perfect accompaniment to elevate your favorite steak dish to a whole new level of flavor.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 250g shallots , sliced
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove , lightly crushed
  • sprig rosemary
  • 5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 400ml red wine
  • 400ml beef stock or brown chicken stock, preferably homemade
  • knob of butter

Instructions

  • Sauté 250g sliced shallots in a medium saucepan with 4 tbsp olive oil over a high heat for about 3 mins until lightly browned, stirring often.
  • Season with ground black pepper and add 1 lightly crushed garlic clove and a sprig of rosemary.
  • Continue cooking for a further 3 mins, stirring often to prevent the shallots burning.
  • Pour in 5 tbsp balsamic vinegar and cook until evaporated away to a syrup, then pour in 400ml red wine and cook until reduced by two thirds.
  • Pour in 400ml beef or brown chicken stock and bring to the boil.
  • Turn down the heat and simmer until reduced by two-thirds again, to around 250ml. Remove the garlic and rosemary.
  • Add a little salt to taste and finally 'monte' (whisk) in a knob of butter. Add any juices from the steaks just before serving.

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Cook Time

20M

Prep Time

PT5M

Yield

Serves 4