Red wine sauce for meat
6 servings
30 minutes
This exquisite red wine sauce is the perfect complement to meat dishes, adding depth of flavor and sophistication. Inspired by French culinary traditions, it combines rich wine notes with the creaminess of butter and the spiciness of shallots. The sauce has a velvety texture and a harmonious balance of acidity and sweetness that enhances the juiciness of the meat. It is used for beef, lamb, or duck, giving dishes a noble character. Historically, such sauces emerged as a way to enrich meat dishes, transforming everyday meals into gastronomic delights. Serve it hot, generously drizzling over the meat to allow the flavors to fully unfold.
1
Heat olive oil in a pan. Add finely chopped onion and sauté on low heat for 7 minutes until it turns brown. Add wine and 175 ml of water, and let it simmer slowly for 10 minutes.
- Olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon
- Shallots: 2 pieces
- Red dry wine: 500 ml
2
Mix the butter and flour with a fork until a paste forms. Gradually add it to the pan, stirring well.
- Butter: 40 g
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
3
When the meat is almost ready, add some juice it was cooked in to the sauce. Stir in finely chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper. Then pour the sauce over the meat.
- Parsley: 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste