Madeira Sauce Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Servings: Approximately 2 1/2 cups
🥣 Yield: 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup beef or vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup Madeira wine
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions:
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Prepare the Roux:
- In a saucepan, melt half of the butter over medium heat.
- Gradually whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste, stirring constantly.
- Cook the roux for 2-3 minutes until it turns golden brown.
- Set the roux aside for later use.
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Sauté Onion and Mushrooms:
- In another pan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it begins to soften and become translucent.
- Toss in the sliced mushrooms and continue to cook until they release their moisture and become tender.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Pour in the beef or vegetable stock into the pan with the onions and mushrooms.
- Gradually add the prepared roux to the pan, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently until it starts to thicken, stirring occasionally.
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Add Madeira Wine:
- Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, pour in the Madeira wine.
- Stir well to incorporate the wine into the sauce.
- Let the sauce come to a gentle boil and cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Finish and Serve:
- Remove the sauce from the heat.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Your Madeira sauce is now ready to be served!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 838.3
- Fat: 82.7g
- Saturated Fat: 38.3g
- Cholesterol: 138.3mg
- Sodium: 655.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.4g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 2.6g
- Protein: 9.6g
This Madeira sauce is a versatile accompaniment that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even drizzled over mashed potatoes for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy creating this delicious sauce and elevate your culinary creations!
