Easy French-Style Red Wine Sauce for Gourmet Steak Nights

Red Wine Reduction Sauce

This rich red wine sauce brings the elegance of French bistros right to your kitchen. Perfectly balanced with beef broth and butter, it’s a game-changer drizzled over your favorite steak.

Why You’ll Love This Red Wine Sauce

• Quick & Easy: Ready in just 20 minutes.
• Gourmet Flavor: Deep, savory notes with a subtle sweetness.
• Versatile: Drizzle over steak, lamb chops, or roasted veggies.

Ingredients for Red Wine Reduction Sauce

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Simple Steps to Make Red Wine Sauce

1. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped shallot and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour in the red wine and simmer until reduced by half, approximately 8 minutes.
4. Stir in the beef broth and continue to reduce until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 5 more minutes.
5. Remove from heat and swirl in the unsalted butter until glossy.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm drizzled over your favorite cut of steak.

Chef’s Tips for a Perfect Reduction

• Choose a dry red wine you’d enjoy drinking—it makes all the difference.
• Keep the heat at medium to avoid a burnt flavor.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer a bit longer or whisk in a pinch of cornstarch slurry.

Nutrition per Serving

• 152 kcal
• 4 g carbs
• 10 g fat
• 1 g protein
• 222 mg sodium

Enjoy this silky red wine sauce on your next steak night for an extra touch of French-inspired flair and depth. Red wine sauce never tasted so good!

Recipe adapted from Allrecipes