Classic red wine pan sauce reduced with shallot, garlic, beef stock, and butter. Ideal for steak, roast meat, or mashed potatoes.

Cook the shallot and garlic gently in butter until soft. Pour in the red wine and reduce by about half. Add beef stock and thyme, then simmer until the sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon. Season with salt and black pepper, remove the thyme, and whisk in the cold butter at the end for a glossy finish.