QUICK BASIC BROWN SAUCE

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Provided by James Beard

Categories     Sauce     Red Wine     Fall     Tarragon     Shallot     House & Garden

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 shallots or scallions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup red wine
10 1/2-ounce can beef bouillon (not consommè)
1 teaspoon tarragon
Pinch thyme
salt, pepper
Beurre manié

Steps:

  • Sauté the chopped shallots or scallions in the butter. Gradually add the wine and bouillon. Let it come to a boil and add the seasonings. Cook down for a few minutes. Add beurre manié to thicken to taste. Let simmer for a few minutes and strain.
  • Variations
  • Bordelaise Sauce: Add a little poached marrow to the brown sauce. Correct the seasoning and add a touch of chopped parsley.
  • Sauce Diablé: Add 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and a few dashes Tabasco to the brown sauce. Stir well.
  • Sauce Périgueux: Add finely chopped truffles to the brown sauce.

Faizullah Solanghi
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe. The sauce was bland and watery.


Eva A
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This sauce is okay, but I've had better.


Bf Rk
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I'm not a big fan of brown sauce, but this recipe is actually pretty good.


Mayson Tumelo
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This sauce is delicious! I made it for my family last night, and they loved it.


K Beatz - Kiyan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect brown sauce for all my favorite dishes.


Fayaz G
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This sauce is a staple in my kitchen. I use it for everything from chicken to pork to vegetables.


Aashiq Sindhi
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I love this brown sauce. It's so rich and flavorful, and it really elevates any dish.


Waqas Jutt
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This recipe is a winner! The sauce is so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


CRACKADILE
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Wow! This brown sauce is incredible. I made it for my family last night, and they couldn't get enough of it. It's so versatile, too. I can't wait to try it with other dishes.


William Melo
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This sauce is amazing! I used it to make beef stew, and it was the best stew I've ever had. The sauce was so thick and flavorful, and it really made the beef tender.


Lisakhanya Nxatu
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I've tried many brown sauce recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's so rich and flavorful, and it goes with everything from chicken to beef to pork.


Florix Ab
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This brown sauce is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I served it with chicken and rice, and my family loved it.