Bordelaise Sauce

Submitted by litldarlin

"This is a wonderful sauce for any steak or even pot roasts."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 3 cups

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1⁄2 cup cooking sherry
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 lb mushroom, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the shallots, garlic, and carrots.
3. Sauté for 5 minutes or until limp but not brown.
4. Add the broth, sherry, and lemon juice.
5. Heat until almost boiling.
6. Add the mushrooms and cook over low flame for 5 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup water and add to the sauce.
9. Stir until thickened.
10. Serve with your favorite steak or pot roasts.