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Classic Bordelaise Sauce

A simple French red wine butter sauce with garlic and parsley — simmered briefly and perfect over grilled steaks or roasted meats.

FrenchVegetarianEasy15 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter (1/2 stick)
  • 0.3 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 0.3 cup dry red wine

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil and butter.

  2. 2

    Add the salt and pepper and simmer for about 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic and parsley and cook for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Drizzle in the wine and simmer for 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and serve immediately over steak or roasted meats. Yields about 3/4 cup.

Tags

frenchemerilcondimentsaucebordelaisered-wine