Short-Cut Sauce Espagnole Recipe

Name: Short-Cut Sauce Espagnole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons finely chopped lard; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, very finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 1/2 cups rich stock, boiling; 1/4 cup meat glaze; 3/4 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled, quartered and seeded, or 3 tablespoons tomato paste; Salt, pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons finely chopped lard
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, very finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups rich stock, boiling
1/4 cup meat glaze
3/4 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled, quartered and seeded, or 3 tablespoons tomato paste
Salt, pepper to taste

1
Cook lard and butter together over medium heat for 5 minutes.
2
Add onion, bay leaf and thyme, cook till onion browns.
3
With slotted spoon, remove onion and bay leaf.
4
Reduce heat, sprinkle in flour, cook for 2 minutes, stirring well.
5
Add wine.
6
Raise heat and stirring with a sauce whisk, slowly add boiling stock.
7
Add meat glaze.
8
Now, depending how hurried you are, either add the peeled and seeded tomatoes and boil hard till tomatoes are liquified and entire sauce is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, or, more quickly, boil sauce hard until reduced to 1 1/4 cups and then dissolve tomato paste in a small quantity of hot sauce and add to rest of sauce.
9
(Using tomato paste, the entire sauce takes about 1/2 hour.)
10
Add salt and fresh pepper to taste.
11
Allow 2 or 3 tablespoons of sauce per serving.

109

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons finely chopped lard, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 onion, very finely chopped, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Short-Cut Sauce Espagnole falls under the General 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.

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Short-Cut Sauce Espagnole

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