Ingredients

½ onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp tomato paste

4 cups water

1 tbsp chicken base

1 tbsp beef base

1 tsp kitchen bouquet

1 bay leaf

⅓ cup red wine

Preparation

Step 1

Saute the onion and garlic in the butter over medium heat until the onion has yellowed. Reduce heat to low, add the tomato paste, and simmer for ~10 minutes.

Step 2

Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the chicken base, beef base, kitchen bouquet, and bay leaf. Simmer for 1½ to 2 hours.

Step 3

Strain and add the red wine. Simmer for ~10 minutes. Pour sauce over steak/meat and serve!

Bordelaise Sauce