Mother Sauce: How to make Sauce Espagnole

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with unsaturated fats.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: chicken stock

Vegetable stock is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add flour and whisk to form a roux, cooking until golden brown.

In a separate pot, heat beef stock until simmering.

Add tomato paste to the roux and mix well.

Gradually whisk in the hot beef stock until smooth.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the mixture.

Stir in bay leaf and thyme, then bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and let sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes.

Strain the sauce to remove solids.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Serve as a base for various dishes.

Cooking Techniques

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