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Quick Demi Glace

A luxurious, umami-packed sauce that elevates any dish with rich flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Strainer or fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the beef stock, red wine, and tomato paste.
  2. Stir in the dried thyme and black peppercorns.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once reduced, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
  6. Whisk in the unsalted butter until melted and fully incorporated.
  7. Taste the sauce and season with salt as needed.
  8. Use the demi glace immediately or allow it to cool before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

This demi glace pairs beautifully with grilled steak, roasted vegetables, or mixed into pasta for a rich flavor.