MARCHAND DE VIN SAUCE

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Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories Gravies

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 Tbsp butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 c green onions, finely chopped
1/3 c cooked ham, finely diced (up to 1/2 cup)
1/2 c mushrooms, finely chopped
1/3 c all purpose flour
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 c beef broth
1/2 c dry red wine (i used cabernet)
1/2 tsp thyme, crumbled
1/2 c parsley, fresh and finely chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; sauté the onion, garlic, green onions, and ham for five minutes, until onions are tender.
2. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes longer.
3. Blend in the flour and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.
4. Add the Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, wine, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until the sauce thickens, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
5. Stir in parsley. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve with steaks or roast beef.
7. Makes about 3 cups.