Herb shallot sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonUnsalted butter
½cupShallots, minced
2cupsBeef stock
1Sprig fresh thyme or 1
teaspoonDried
2tablespoonsSnipped chives or parsley

Directions

Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened. Add stock and thyme. and simmer 15 minutes. In a bowl combine 1 tablespoon arrowroot with 2 tablespoons cold water. Add arrowroot mixture to stock in a slow steady stream, and simmer until thickened. Strain sauce and stir in chives or parsley.

Yield: 6 servings

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