Espagnole sauce, also known as brown sauce, is one of the five mother sauces in classical French cuisine, along with béchamel, velouté, allemande, and tomato sauce. It is made from a brown roux, which is a mixture of equal parts flour and butter, cooked until it turns a dark brown color. Espagnole sauce is commonly used as a base for other sauces, such as demi-glace and Bordelaise sauce, and can enhance the flavor of various dishes, including beef, pork, and chicken. Its rich, savory taste and versatility have made it a staple in professional kitchens and home cooking alike. Discover the best recipe for espagnole sauce and elevate your culinary skills to new heights.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH MUSHROOMS AND ESPAGNOLE SAUCE
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
- Remove any strings from beef if tied, then pat beef dry and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Heat oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until just smoking, then sear beef 1 piece at a time, turning with tongs, until well browned, about 5 minutes each. (If beef tenderloin pieces are too long to fit into skillet, halve each crosswise, then brown 2 pieces at a time.) Transfer beef to an 18- by 12-inch flameproof roasting pan, reserving skillet.
- Roast beef in oven until thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into center of each piece registers 120°F, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer beef to a cutting board, reserving roasting pan, and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 25 minutes. (Beef will continue to cook as it stands, reaching 130°F for medium-rare.)
- While beef roasts, heat butter in skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then reduce heat to moderate and cook mushrooms, stirring, until liquid they give off is evaporated and mushrooms are pale golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- While beef stands, straddle roasting pan across 2 burners, then add Sherry and deglaze pan by boiling over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Add Sherry mixture and espagnole sauce to mushrooms and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until warm. Cover skillet and remove from heat.
- Cut off and discard strings from beef and cut meat crosswise into 10 or 20 slices. Pour any juices on cutting board into sauce and heat over moderate heat, stirring, until hot.
- Serve beef with sauce.
SAUCE ESPAGNOLE - SPANISH SAUCE
Wonderful, flavorful sauce that is great over any kind of enchiladas, or even a plain chicken breast. So much flavor in such a simple quick recipe! *Note:* Stock is important and should be used rather than broth. If broth is used you will have a less flavorful, less full bodied sauce. There are many great recipes here on Zaar for stock and you can even find stock at your grocery now too! Any type will do, beef, chicken, even make it vegetarian! Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. When pan is warm add butter and oil and heat until butter is melted.
- Clean and roughly chop onion, celery, carrot, bell peppers and parsley and add them to pan with the bay leaf. Cook until nicely browned.
- Mix the flour and seasonings together and add to pan. Cook, stirring constantly. This will cook the flour and develop wonderful flavor.
- Allow the flour to develop a light tan color. About a minute or two.
- Whisk in the stock and until everything is well incorporated. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Allow to cook about five minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.
- Strain and serve or refrigerate and reheat when needed, whisking until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 765.9, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 2
CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH ESPAGNOLE SAUCE
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Special equipment: bamboo skewers
- For the sauce:
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, and saute scallions, celery, carrot, and garlic over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have caramelized lightly. Add the red wine and beef stock and bring to a simmer.
- In a stainless steel mixing bowl, whisk together the toasted flour and butter, add the tomato paste, then gradually ladle in the hot stock, whisking as you go to make a smooth sauce. Add the sachet d'epices of parsley, thyme, bay leaf, and peppercorn, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 50 minutes. Skim any impurities off the surface.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees F in a deep-fryer.
- Mix the chili powder, salt and garlic powder in a shallow bowl and stir in flour. Skewer chunks of chicken using bamboo skewers which have been pre-soaked in water, and dip chicken into warm water, then coat with seasoned flour. Fry until cooked through (about 6 minutes) and serve with Espagnole sauce. (Alternatively, these can be grilled by eliminating the flour and dipping the moistened skewered chicken into the mixed seasonings, then grilling until cooked through.)
SAUCE ESPAGNOLE (2)
Steps:
- Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan. When foam sub sides, turn heat to medium high; add onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Add four; cook, stirring often, until dark brown, 8-21 minutes. Add tomato paste , brown stock or beef broth and bay leaf, thyme and parsley. Turn heat to high; heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low, simmer 1 hour, skimming occasionally. Strain sauce through a fine sieve, pressing solids. Nutritional Information Per tablespoon: 11 calories, 61% of calories from fat, 1 gram fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 1 g carbohydrates, 400 mg sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the sauce will be. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, and choose a good quality stock.
- Brown the meat and vegetables well: This will add depth of flavor to the sauce. Don't be afraid to let the meat and vegetables get a little brown before adding the liquid.
- Simmer the sauce for a long time: The longer the sauce simmers, the more time the flavors have to meld together. Aim to simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.
- Taste the sauce as you go: Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You may also want to add a bit of acid, such as lemon juice or vinegar, to brighten the flavor.
- Serve the sauce with your favorite dishes: Espagnole sauce is a versatile sauce that can be served with a variety of dishes, including beef, chicken, pork, fish, and vegetables.
Conclusion:
Espagnole sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. By following these tips, you can make a delicious espagnole sauce that will impress your family and friends.
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