Mrs. Wendy Salas
@mrswendy
Classic Bordelaise Sauce
A rich and flavorful Bordelaise sauce made with butter, red wine, and aromatic vegetables, perfect for enhancing steaks and other meats.
Details
- Cuisine:french
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:15
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time40 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup
- 1
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 25
- 16
- 3 tablespoons
- 1 cup
- 1/4 cup, as needed
- 2 tablespoons, divided
- to taste
- to taste
- 1/3 cup
- 1 tablespoon, or to taste
- 3/4 cup
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Bordelaise Sauce.
Step 1
To create a delicious sauce that will elevate your steak, start by melting some butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once the butter is bubbling, toss in sliced onions, carrots, celery, peppercorns, and cloves.
Step 3
Sauté these aromatic vegetables until the onions turn a lovely golden brown, which should take about 7 to 10 minutes.
Step 4
Next, sprinkle flour over the sautéed mixture and stir it in well, cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to ensure the flour is fully blended.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to add the beef broth.
Step 6
Pour it in gradually while stirring continuously, allowing the mixture to thicken into a rich gravy over the next 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 7
If you find the gravy getting too thick, don’t hesitate to add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.
Step 8
Once thickened, stir in a tablespoon of chopped parsley and keep cooking for another 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently to let those wonderful flavors meld together.
Step 9
After that, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean saucepan, discarding the solids for a smooth finish.
Step 10
Place the saucepan over low heat and season the sauce with salt, pepper, and most of the remaining parsley.
Step 11
Stir in a splash of red wine and let it simmer gently, allowing the flavors to deepen.
Step 12
Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 13
Add sliced mushrooms and sauté them until they’re tender, which should take about 5 minutes.
Step 14
Once they’re ready, stir the sautéed mushrooms into your sauce and give it a final garnish with the remaining parsley.
Step 15
Now, you’re all set to serve this delightful sauce over your perfectly cooked steaks, turning a simple meal into a gourmet experience that’s sure to impress! Enjoy every bite!.