Espagnole Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 cups warm beef stock
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in butter until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. 2Stir in flour and cook 2-3 minutes to form a brown roux.
3. 3Whisk in warm beef stock and tomato paste until smooth.
4. 4Add bay leaf and simmer, skimming occasionally, 45-50 minutes until reduced and glossy.
5. 5Strain, discarding solids, and season with salt and pepper.

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