Jeff's Bordelaise Sauce

Rich in flavor and adds depth to meat dishes.
Can be made in advance and stored in the fridge.
Does not contain any added sugars.

Contains a lot of butter and is high in fat.
Not suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Takes some time and effort to make.

While Bordelaise sauce is not known for its health benefits, it does contain some nutrients from the vegetables used to prepare it.

	1/2 cup butter
	1 small onion , sliced
	1/4 cup sliced carrots
	1/4 cup sliced celery
	25 peppercorns
	16 whole cloves
	3 tablespoons flour
	1 cup beef broth
	water , as needed ( optional )
	2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley , divided
	salt and ground black pepper to taste
	1/3 cup red wine
	1 tablespoon olive oil , or to taste
	3/4 cup sliced mushrooms

1.	In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2.	Add onion, carrots, celery, peppercorns, and cloves. Cook until onion is tender.
3.	Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir.
4.	Gradually add the beef broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
5.	Add water if needed to thin the sauce.
6.	Add 1 tablespoon of parsley and season with salt and pepper.
7.	In a separate pan, sauté mushrooms in olive oil until brown.
8.	Pour in red wine and simmer for 2 minutes.
9.	Combine with the Bordelaise sauce.
10.	Serve hot with your favorite meat dish.

Jeff’s Bordelaise Sauce