Marchand de vin sauce

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOil
2tablespoonsUnbleached Flour
1smallOnion Finely Chopped
10ouncesBeef Broth (1 can) PLUS
10ouncesWater (1 can full)
3tablespoonsTomato Paste
½cupHam, Finely Chopped
½cupMushrooms, Chopped
4mediumsShallots Or Green Onions, Finely Chopped
4tablespoonsButter
½cupDry Red Wine
1tablespoonLemon Juice
1tablespoonFresh Thyme, Chopped (Or 1 Tsp Dried)
1tablespoonWorcestershire Sauce

Directions

Make a roux by stirring 2 Tbls of oil and 2 Tbls of flour in a heavy skillet, over medium heat, until chocolate brown. Add the onion and wilt then add the broth, water, tomato paste, ham and mushrooms. Cook until thickened and reduced to half, about 30 minutes. In a small pan, saute the shallots in 4 Tbls of butter. Add the red wine and simmer several more minutes. Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Before serving, strain out the solids and serve over the steak.

From Cow Country Cusine By Kathy G. Mc Craine Copyright 1988