This French sauce is hard to find – you’ll miss out if you don’t try it! | Make a Brown Breton Sauce

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: chicken stock

Vegetable stock offers a lighter flavor while maintaining richness.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic options provide similar acidity without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds depth of flavor.

cognac

🥗Healthier: brandy

💰Cheaper: white wine

Brandy is a good substitute with a similar flavor profile.

Prepare the ingredients by dicing the onion and shallot, and mincing the garlic.

In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until foamy.

Add the diced onion and shallot, sautéing until softened.

Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Pour in the dry white wine and beef stock, stirring to combine.

Add the tomato puree and espagnole sauce, mixing well.

Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer to remove solids before serving.

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