Red Wine Sauce

An easy red wine sauce that can be used with beef, lamb, venison or even chicken.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 small onion, minced
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup dry red wine
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth (homemade is better)
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1  pinch thyme (optional)
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Saute onion in butter 3 minutes or until browned. Add wine; cook 3 minutes. Add broth; bring to boil and cook 5 minutes.
2. Stir together water and cornstarch. Add to wine mixture and cook 1 minute until thickened. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper and optional thyme.