Best 6 Easy Merlot Sauce For Steak Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our collection of Merlot sauce recipes for steak, crafted to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dining experience. Discover the perfect harmony of flavors in our Merlot Steak Sauce, where rich red wine, savory shallots, and aromatic herbs dance together to create a luscious accompaniment to your grilled or pan-seared steaks. Experience the delightful simplicity of our Merlot Butter Sauce, where melted butter and Merlot wine intertwine, creating a velvety smooth sauce that enhances the natural flavors of your steak. For a touch of elegance, try our Merlot Demi-Glace, a classic French sauce made with Merlot wine, beef stock, and aromatic vegetables, simmered to perfection for a deep and concentrated flavor. And for those who love a creamy indulgence, our Merlot Mushroom Sauce combines Merlot wine, sautéed mushrooms, and heavy cream to create a rich and decadent sauce that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FILET WITH A MERLOT SAUCE



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Filet Mignon with an excellent Merlot wine sauce.

Provided by CANMAD7

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (750 milliliter) bottle Merlot wine
2 (14.5 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 (6 ounce) fillets beef tenderloin
freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped shallots
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon fresh thyme

Steps:

  • In a heavy sauce pan over high heat, combine wine, chicken broth and beef broth. Bring to a boil, and cook until mixture is reduced to 2 cups, about an hour. (This can be prepared a day ahead - cover and refrigerate).
  • In a small bowl, mix butter and flour. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper, and saute until medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a plate.
  • Stir shallots, garlic and thyme into skillet. Add 2 cups reduced wine mixture to skillet. Bring mixture to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in butter mixture until smooth. Boil sauce until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 96.1 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 353.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

MERLOT-PEPPERCORN STEAK SAUCE



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This is a quick merlot and peppercorn sauce which cooks very quickly. It's very tasty poured over a top sirloin or a thick porterhouse steak!

Provided by METALLISCRUB

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
4 mushrooms, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
¼ cup Merlot wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms, garlic, and peppercorns, and saute until the mushrooms are tender. Pour in the wine, balsamic, and Worcestershire sauce, increase the heat to medium-high, and reduce by 1/3. Stir in the rosemary and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 149.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

STEAKS WITH MERLOT SAUCE



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Elegant sauce for a special steak. Great for company or a romantic dinner for two. You can even make part of the sauce in advance. Great with bread for sopping and a nice salad. And wine, of course! Adapted from Bon Appetit.

Provided by Lizzie-Babette

Categories     Steak

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (750 ml) bottle merlot (of drinking quality)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 thick-cut steaks (filet mignon, or whatever cut you prefer)
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped shallot (or mix about 1 - 2 T minced garlic and a small chopped yellow onion)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (additional)
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Boil wine along with chicken and beef broths in heavy large saucepan over high heat until it's reduced to 2 cups (~45min to 1 hour).
  • NOTE: You can be prepare it to this point in advance, and cover and refrigerate.
  • Mix butter and flour in small bowl.
  • Heat 1 T olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season steaks with salt and pepper and sauté to your taste (4 minutes per side would result in medium rare steaks).
  • Remove steaks to a plate and keep warm (we put it in our microwave to keep the heat from dissipating) To your skillet, add shallots, garlic and thyme and stir 30 seconds.
  • Add 1 1/2 c reduced wine mixture to skillet (reserve remainder for another use).
  • Bring mixture to a boil and scrape up brown bits.
  • Whisk in butter mixture until the sauce is smooth.
  • Boil sauce until thick enough to coat spoon, about 2 minutes.
  • Drizzle sauce over steaks, and serve remainder in a gravy boat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 908.2, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 7.6

EASY MERLOT SAUCE FOR STEAK



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this was an idea that i got from another site (epicurious i might have spelled it wrong) but i modified it to a simple version. the version on the site called for veal stock ( HA! like i could find that!)

Provided by redhead_2319

Categories     Sauces

Time 23m

Yield 1 cup ?, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) jar red currant jelly (get a "fancy" one if you can find it )
1/4 cup butter (or more, must be butter )
1/2 cup beef stock, not beef broth (store bought )
1 cup merlot

Steps:

  • put all ingredients in a medium non stick sauce pan.
  • bring to a boil and turn down to medium heat
  • keep on medium heat for 10 minute
  • sauce should reduce down to a syrup like sauce.
  • pour over cooked steak of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1216.1, Fat 46.3, SaturatedFat 29.3, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 795.5, Carbohydrate 164.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 117.7, Protein 2.4

NEW YORK STEAKS WITH BOURSIN AND MERLOT SAUCE



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Provided by Jill Silverman Hough

Categories     Cheese     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Steak     Red Wine     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 9- to 10-ounce New York steaks, trimmed (about 1 inch thick)
1/2 of 5.2-ounce package Boursin or other French garlic-and-herb cheese, cut into 6 wedges
1 1/2 cups Merlot or other fruity red wine
1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) chilled butter, cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives plus whole chives for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Add 3 steaks to each skillet; cook about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to platter; top each with 1 cheese wedge. Tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Pour off drippings from 1 skillet; add wine to skillet and boil over high heat until reduced to generous 1/2 cup, scraping up browned bits, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add butter and stir until melted. Mix in parsley and chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over steaks. Garnish with whole chives.

STEAK WITH SHALLOT-MERLOT SAUCE



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Provided by Tony Nogales

Categories     Beef     Sauté     Valentine's Day     Low Carb     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Lunch     Steak     Fall     Anniversary     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 12- to 14-ounce sirloin steak
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
6 tablespoons Merlot
3/4 cup beef stock or canned broth
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add steak and cook until brown, about 1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium and cook steak to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to plate; tent with foil.
  • Add shallots to same skillet and sauté over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add Merlot; boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add stock; boil until syrupy, about 8 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Add butter and whisk until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut steak into 2 pieces; place on plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

Tips:

  • To make a flavorful sauce, use a good quality Merlot wine. A dry or medium-bodied Merlot is best.
  • If you don't have Merlot wine, you can substitute another type of red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir.
  • Using unsalted butter will help you control the saltiness of the sauce.
  • If you don't have shallots, you can use a small onion, finely chopped.
  • Use fresh thyme or rosemary for the best flavor. If you only have dried herbs, use half the amount.
  • Don't boil the sauce. This will cause the alcohol in the wine to evaporate and the sauce will lose its flavor.
  • Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the sauce immediately over grilled or roasted steak, chicken, or pork.

Conclusion:

This easy Merlot sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of meats. It's perfect for a special occasion dinner or a weeknight meal. The sauce is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a flavorful sauce to serve with your steak, give this Merlot sauce a try.

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