This steak sauce with red wine is surprisingly quick and easy to make. A rich pan sauce with earthy notes, and deep red wine. It’s the best way to top of your favorite cut of steak.
Swirl the olive oil in a preheated skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with salt and allow the mushrooms to cook until the liquid has been pulled out of them and absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the shallot and cook until just statring to brown, about 2 minutes.
Season with fresh thyme and cook 30 seconds longer.
Deglaze the pan by slowely adding 1/4 cup of the wine.
Scrape up any browned bits that may be stuck to the bottom.
Add the remaining wine and Worcestershire sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the liquid has reduced by half.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add another 1/4 cup of wine or beef stock.
Off heat, stir in the 2 tablespoons of butter, one at a time, swirling to melt. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Spoon over cooked steaks when ready to serve.
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Notes
This recipe works with or without mushrooms. If you have them, use them, if you don't totally ok. If you don't have a shallow on hand, use minced garlic and mined white onion as a quick substitute. This recipe works best in a skillet that just pan-seared a steak. The pan drippings add depth to the recipe.