Bordelaise Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with homemade Bordelaise Sauce, a classic French recipe bursting with rich, savory flavors and a velvety finish. Crafted with a base of dry red wine and beef stock, this hearty sauce is gently simmered with aromatic shallots, fresh thyme, and a hint of bay leaf to achieve an enchanting depth of flavor. The final touch of silky unsalted butter and finely chopped parsley ensures a luxurious texture and vibrant freshness. Perfect for drizzling over perfectly cooked steak, roast meats, or even roasted vegetables, this sauce strikes the ideal balance between refined and indulgent. With just a few simple ingredients and 35 minutes of preparation, Bordelaise Sauce is your ticket to impressing dinner guests with restaurant-quality plating. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a cooking enthusiast, this recipe showcases culinary elegance made accessible.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 ml dry red wine
• 2 medium, finely chopped shallots
• 300 ml beef stock
• 30 grams unsalted butter
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
• 2 teaspoons water (for cornstarch slurry, optional)
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the red wine and chopped shallots. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it reduce by half, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add the beef stock, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf to the reduced wine. Simmer the mixture over medium heat until it reduces and thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 3

Once the sauce has reduced, remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf, and strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan. Press the solids to extract all the liquid.

Step 4

Place the saucepan back on low heat and stir in the butter until it is fully melted and incorporated, giving the sauce a silky texture.

Step 5

If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry and gradually whisk it into the sauce. Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking.

Step 6

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped parsley for a fresh finish.

Step 7

Serve the Bordelaise Sauce warm over steak, roast meats, or vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	691.7 grams (691.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	527

Total Fat 26.60g	34%
Saturated Fat 15.40g	77%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 3522mg	153%
Total Carbohydrate 25.20g	9%
Dietary Fiber 3.60g	13%
Total Sugars 8.10g
Protein 6.30g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 97mg	7%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 823mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.5%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 27.6%