Malbec Sauce for Steak
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 steaks
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Calories
59 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Malbec Sauce for Steak
Description
Malbec Sauce for Steak is crafted by simmering beef broth, fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs, minced shallot, whole black peppercorns, and a pinch of salt to build a savory base. Adding Malbec wine and reducing it by half concentrates the flavors before straining out the solids. The final reduction to a syrup consistency produces a glossy, intense sauce with herbaceous and mildly spicy accents. This sauce pairs well with grilled or pan-seared steaks, providing a balanced complement through its robust yet refined flavor profile.
The method involves a two-stage reduction to ensure the layers of flavor from broth, aromatics, and Malbec wine meld properly. Straining out the solids creates a smooth texture suitable for drizzling. This approach lets the natural sweetness and fruitiness of the Malbec enhance the meat without heaviness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup Malbec wine
- 3 thyme sprigs, fresh
- 1 rosemary fresh sprig
- 1 Tab shallot minced
- ½ tea black peppercorns whole
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except the wine in a saucepan and bring to a boil over med-high heat. Boil for 5 minutes.
- Add the wine, and reduce heat to medium. Heat the sauce until reduced by half.
- Strain out the solids, and then continue heating sauce until it is reduced to a syrup consistency or to desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4steaks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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