Rich Red Wine Garlic Gravy
Rich Red Wine Garlic Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry red wine, such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon bistro gravy concentrate, or other concentrated gravy base
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the garlic and butter. Whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. It should be light golden brown.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Slowly pour in the red wine, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the wine to reduce slightly and the alcohol to cook off.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gradually whisk in the beef broth and the bistro gravy concentrate. Continue whisking until the gravy is smooth and lump-free.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the chopped fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency. If it becomes too thick, add a splash more broth.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, roasted meats, or any dish that calls for a rich, flavorful gravy.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Rich Red Wine Garlic Gravy
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry red wine, such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon bistro gravy concentrate, or other concentrated gravy base
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the garlic and butter. Whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. It should be light golden brown.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Slowly pour in the red wine, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the wine to reduce slightly and the alcohol to cook off.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gradually whisk in the beef broth and the bistro gravy concentrate. Continue whisking until the gravy is smooth and lump-free.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the chopped fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency. If it becomes too thick, add a splash more broth.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, roasted meats, or any dish that calls for a rich, flavorful gravy.
⏱️ 1 min