Basic Marchand de Vin Sauce
Marchand de Vin sauce is a French sauce made with red wine and beef stock. Add minced ham and mushrooms for a Louisiana-style version.
Ingredients
- 1 medium shallot
- 1 large garlic clove
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth, unsalted or low sodium
- ½ cup dry red wine
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small bay leaf
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mince the shallot and garlic.1 medium shallot | 1 large garlic clove
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; add the shallot and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the shallot is tender.4 tbsp butter
- Add the flour to the shallot mixture and continue to cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the beef broth, wine, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Bring just to a gentle simmer (only an occasional bubble), then reduce to very low and cook until the flavors are concentrated, about 15–25 minutes, or until thick and reduced to your preferred consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.4 tbsp all-purpose flour | 2 cups beef broth | 1/2 cup dry red wine | 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce | 1 small bay leaf
- Discard the bay leaf and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 236IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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