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Demi-Glace

This easy demi-glace is great to have on hand for so many recipes! Use it in place of beef stock for richer flavor or as the base for a delicious homemade sauce.
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup celery, (diced)
  • 1 cup onion, (diced)
  • 1 cup carrots, (diced)
  • 1 cup dry red wine, (drinking quality)
  • 4 cups unsalted or low-sodium beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
    2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Once the oil is hot, add the celery, onion, and carrots. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are just beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
    1 cup celery, 1 cup onion, 1 cup carrots
  • Add the wine and cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 5 minutes or so.
    1 cup dry red wine
  • Add the stock and tomato paste, then mix until well-combined.
    4 cups unsalted or low-sodium beef stock, 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Decrease the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce decreases in volume by one-quarter, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from heat, allow it to cool, and then strain it into a measuring jar or container.

Notes

This recipe is for 5 servings of demi-glace. Each serving is a 1/2 cup.
This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Demi-Glace
Serving Size
 
1 half cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
98
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1.9
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.3
g
2
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1.3
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
60.8
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
335.7
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
8.4
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1.7
g
7
%
Sugar
 
4.6
g
5
%
Protein
 
2.6
g
5
%
Net carbs
 
6.7
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.