Dinner for 4
Eggs in Red Wine Sauce
Poached eggs and toasted bread are served with bacon, mushrooms, onion, and herbs simmered in a rich red wine sauce.
Typical price
$14.58for 4 servings
$3.65 per serving$14.58 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
FrenchDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $2.60Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 2 | $1.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.58 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperWine, beer and spiritsVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick bacon
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 lb mushrooms
- 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp thyme
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp parsley
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cup burgundy wine
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 4 slices french bread
- 1 clove garlic
- 8 cups water
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- 4 eggs
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, then crumble it and keep the drippings.
- Cook the onion, garlic, and mushrooms in the drippings for 8 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the flour, then add the wine, broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, sugar, parsley, and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce uncovered for 25 minutes, remove the bay leaf, and stir in the bacon.
- Bring the water and vinegar to a gentle simmer in a wide saucepan, add the eggs, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until firm.
- Toast the bread in the bacon skillet for 2 minutes per side, then place the eggs over the toast and spoon the sauce over them.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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