Steaks With Merlot Sauce Recipe

Name: Steaks With Merlot Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (750 ml) bottle merlot (of drinking quality); 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth; 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 thick-cut steaks (filet mignon, or whatever cut you prefer); fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped shallot (or mix about 1 - 2 T minced garlic and a small chopped yellow onion); 1 tablespoon chopped garlic (additional); 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme

Servings: persons

1 (750 ml) bottle merlot (of drinking quality)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 thick-cut steaks (filet mignon, or whatever cut you prefer)
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped shallot (or mix about 1 - 2 T minced garlic and a small chopped yellow onion)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (additional)
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme

1
Boil wine along with chicken and beef broths in heavy large saucepan over high heat until it's reduced to 2 cups (~45min to 1 hour).
2
NOTE: You can be prepare it to this point in advance, and cover and refrigerate.
3
Mix butter and flour in small bowl.
4
Heat 1 T olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Season steaks with salt and pepper and saute to your taste (4 minutes per side would result in medium rare steaks).
6
Remove steaks to a plate and keep warm (we put it in our microwave to keep the heat from dissipating) To your skillet, add shallots, garlic and thyme and stir 30 seconds.
7
Add 1 1/2 c reduced wine mixture to skillet (reserve remainder for another use).
8
Bring mixture to a boil and scrape up brown bits.
9
Whisk in butter mixture until the sauce is smooth.
10
Boil sauce until thick enough to coat spoon, about 2 minutes.
11
Drizzle sauce over steaks, and serve remainder in a gravy boat.

459

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (750 ml) bottle merlot (of drinking quality), 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth, 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Steaks With Merlot Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Steaks With Merlot Sauce

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