Ingredients

• 600ml/1 pint red wine
• 2 or 4 medium shallots or onion, sliced (optional)
• 30g packet instant dried wine gravy mix, eg. Bonne Cuisine

Method

1. Boil the wine in a pan with the shallots or onion, if using, until it is reduced by three-quarters.
2. Cook the gravy according to the instructions on the packet, but use one and a half or even double the amount of water suggested (this trick always seems to improve the consistency of packet sauces).
3. Add the reduced wine to the gravy, push through a sieve and serve.

Notes