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Spice Up Your Steak with This Thyme Red Wine Sauce

Try this recipe for a rich sauce that pairs perfectly with beef.

Cold winter nights call for rich sauces to accompany your favorite dishes. Thyme red wine sauce is a classic pairing for beef. Watch Chef Stuart O'Keeffe in the KD101 test kitchen share tips for deglazing and how to manage those tricky corks.

Thyme Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients: 

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • ½ bottle red wine
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:
  • In a heavy sauce pan, heat oil and sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 5 minutes. 
  • Add wine and deglaze pan. Scrape bottom of pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Add broth broth and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make a quick roux by combining flour with softened butter
  • Add roux to saucepan and whisk until fully incorporated.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens; strain. 

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This article is part of Mix It Up, an editorial series created in collaboration with AOL's Kitchen Daily and Huffington Post. It is dedicated to making the lives of mothers easier through articles, videos and slideshows focused on simple and creative solutions to everyday challenges. From healthy recipes to exciting ideas for a more balanced lifestyle, this section aims to become a resource for moms everywhere. 

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