Basic Brown Sauce Recipe

Name: Basic Brown Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons clarified butter; 1 cup red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 1/2 cup carrot, diced; 1/2 teaspoon chervil (substitute tarragon); 4 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 4 cups cold beef stock; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 large bay leaf

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons clarified butter
1 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 teaspoon chervil (substitute tarragon)
4 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
4 cups cold beef stock
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 large bay leaf

1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter. When hot, add the mirepoix, stir, and cook for 6-7 minutes or until soft, stirring often. Add chervil, stir well before adding flour; stir to coat and cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw taste of it. Add cold broth, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pot. Add pepper, salt and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium; simmer for 30 minutes.
2
Pour sauce through a sieve before using, squeezing the ingredients and then discard them. Use it or pour it back to the pot if making another recipe with it. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

211

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons clarified butter, 1 cup red onion, chopped, 1/2 cup celery, diced, 1/2 cup carrot, diced, and more.

Yes, Basic Brown Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Brown Sauce

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