Madeira sauce is a delicious classic preparation, known for its rich, full-bodied flavor. It is a sauce based on Madeira wine, a fortified wine that comes from the island of the same name in Portugal.
Madeira Sauce
Preparation time
30
minutes
Cooking time
20
minutes
This sauce goes well with red meats, such as filet mignon, steaks and other grilled meats.
Ingredients
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1 cup of Madeira wine
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1 cup meat broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
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2 tablespoons of butter
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1 tablespoon of wheat flour
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1 small onion finely chopped
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2 cloves of garlic, chopped
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Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation mode
- In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until soft and lightly browned.
- Add Madeira wine to the pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Let it cook for a few minutes to reduce the wine a little and concentrate the flavors.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour with the remaining butter until a paste forms.
- Add the flour and butter paste to the pan with the wine and stir well to combine.
- Gradually add the beef broth to the mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue cooking until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce cook for a few more minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Strain the sauce through a sieve to remove the onion and garlic pieces, resulting in a smooth, silky sauce.
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