Eggs in Meurette Sauce

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 45 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Eggs (poached) : 4
• Meurette Sauce
  • Bacon (diced) : 4 slices
  • Onion (finely chopped) : 1 medium
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • Mushrooms (sliced) : 200 grams
  • Red wine : 250 milliliters
  • Beef or vegetable broth : 250 milliliters
  • Tomato paste : 2 tablespoons
  • Butter : 2 tablespoons
  • Flour : 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh parsley (chopped) : 2 tablespoons
  • Salt : to taste
  • Black pepper : to taste

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Steps

• Poach the eggs
• Place a large pot of water on the stove and bring it to a gentle simmer.
• Crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin.
• Carefully slide each egg into the simmering water and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
• Remove the poached eggs from the water using a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Prepare the Meurette sauce
• In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy.
• Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
• Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened and translucent.
• Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until the mushrooms are tender.
• Pour in the red wine and beef or vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer.
• Stir in the tomato paste until well combined.
• In a separate small bowl, mix together the butter and flour to form a paste.
• Add the butter and flour paste to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens.
• Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Return the cooked bacon to the skillet and stir in the chopped parsley.
• Serve
• Place a poached egg on each plate.
• Spoon the Meurette sauce over the eggs.
• Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired.
• Serve the eggs in Meurette sauce with crusty bread or toasted baguette slices.

Tips

• Make sure the water for poaching the eggs is not boiling vigorously, as this can cause the eggs to break apart.
• You can adjust the amount of red wine in the Meurette sauce to your taste. If you prefer a stronger wine flavor, add more wine.

Information

• Meurette sauce is a classic French sauce made with red wine, bacon, onions, and mushrooms.
• This dish is often served as a brunch or breakfast option, but it can also be enjoyed as a light dinner.