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Bordelaise Sauce
Bordelaise Sauce is a classic, rich French sauce to serve over beef tenderloin made with red wine, shallots, beef broth, butter, and minced thyme.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 117 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
- 1 shallot , minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons thyme , minced
- 1 1/3 cups red wine , 1 bottle, we used Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- To a large saucepan add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, shallots, salt, and pepper and cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes until softened.
- Add in bay leaf, thyme, and red wine.
- Whisk well then bring to boil.
- Cook for about 20 minutes until the liquid is reduced by 2/3rds, leaving 1/2 cup of liquid behind.
- Add in beef broth and bring to a low boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until the final mixture is about 1 cup.
- Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and add back to a clean saucepan or skillet.
- Keep warm until serving (do not leave on high heat or it will thicken too much).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
299mg
(12%)
Potassium
94mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
286IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 286IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.