Red Wine Lamb Sauce by Eat Like An Adult

Ingredients

• 2 shallots, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 250 ml (1 cup) dry red wine
• 250 ml (1 cup) beef stock
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, chilled
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the shallots for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Add the minced garlic and thyme sprigs, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in the red wine and increase heat to medium-high, simmering for 8-10 minutes until the liquid reduces by half.
4. Add the beef stock and continue to simmer for 7-8 minutes until the sauce thickens to a coat-the-back-of-a-spoon consistency.
5. Remove from heat, discard the thyme sprigs, and whisk in the cold butter until fully emulsified and glossy.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving over seared lamb