How to make red wine gravy

red wine

🥗Healthier: low-sodium broth

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, while low-sodium broth maintains flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar texture.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Vegetable stock can reduce calories while maintaining flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: cornstarch

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Cornstarch is gluten-free and can thicken sauces effectively.

Start by gathering the ingredients: beef stock, red wine (Malbec), chopped white onion, corn flour, butter, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.

Measure out 200 mL of red wine and set aside.

In a saucepan, add 3 teaspoons of butter and heat it over medium heat until melted.

Add the chopped white onion to the melted butter and sauté until softened and translucent.

Add a big sprig of thyme for flavor.

Pour in the measured red wine and stir.

Add Worcestershire sauce (about 1 teaspoon) to the mixture.

Now, add the beef stock to the saucepan and increase the heat to high.

Let the mixture come to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for about 30 minutes.

After simmering, mix in corn flour (3 teaspoons) to thicken the gravy, whisking it in until combined.

Add a knob of butter to the gravy to make it shiny and rich.

Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning if necessary, noting the flavors of thyme, wine, and beef stock.

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