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    Home / Recipes / Sauces & Condiments / Béarnaise Sauce... with a Twist

    Béarnaise Sauce... with a Twist

    March 31, 2023 by Keto Cooking Christian 2 Comments

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    Enjoy the best of both worlds with this rich, buttery and super creamy Béarnaise Sauce with a flavorful twist... Serve it over steak, fish and your favorite veggies!

    Béarnaise Sauce being spooned over sliced steak on white plate
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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love this Béarnaise Sauce Recipe
    • 🛒 What's in Béarnaise Sauce
    • 🔪 How to Make Béarnaise Sauce
    • What is Béarnaise Sauce?
    • Is Béarnaise Sauce Keto? Does Béarnaise Sauce Have Carbs?
    • What is the Main Herb of Béarnaise?
    • What is the Difference Between Béarnaise and Hollandaise sauce?
    • Does Béarnaise Have Raw Eggs?
    • What Do You Use Béarnaise Sauce on?
    • More Keto Sauces

    ❤️ Why You'll Love this Béarnaise Sauce Recipe

    • Fresh tarragon gives it classic Béarnaise flavor
    • Perfectly creamy buttery texture
    • Combines the best of both worlds in a combination of Hollandaise and Béarnaise sauces
    • Serve over steak, salmon, chicken, asparagus and much more!
    • Loaded with healthy fat, perfect for a Keto diet
    filet mignon on white plate with béarnaise sauce on top and in background

    One of my favorite meals is filet mignon with Béarnaise Sauce. I actually love it so much it was served at my wedding many years ago. There is something so rich and decadent about it, but it's also insanely easy to make.

    Many people have never even attempted making it because the name alone just sounds intimidating, and if that's you, I promise it's completely doable.

    closeup of filet mignon with béarnaise sauce on top

    This recipe is quick and very easy to put together in just 10 minutes. Also, if you struggle with how to add more healthy fats to your Keto diet, this sauce will get you there because in addition to being rich, buttery and creamy, it's loaded with healthy fat.

    🛒 What's in Béarnaise Sauce

    • Egg yolks
    • Shallots
    • Butter
    • White wine vinegar
    • Lemon juice
    • White wine
    • Tarragon
    • Salt and pepper

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    🥣 Recommended Tools

    • Saucepan
    • Immersion blender or food processor

    🔪 How to Make Béarnaise Sauce

    Add the white wine, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, shallots, salt, pepper, and half of the tarragon leaves, in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for a few minutes, until the mixture is reduced to just under ¼ cup.

    minced shallots wine and tarragon in saucepan

    Add the mixture to an immersion blender and allow to cool for a few minutes.  Add the egg yolks and mix for a few seconds.

    shallot wine reduction with 3 egg yolks in cup

    Add the butter in a heatproof cup with a pour spout and heat up in the microwave (or heat directly in another saucepan).

    clarified butter in pyrex mixing cup

    Once the butter is hot, the milk solids will sink to the bottom, discard those and keep the clarified butter to use in the sauce. You should end up with just over ¾ cup.

    Tip: This is the easiest way to make clarified butter and it's great to have on hand for dipping seafood like crab and lobster in. The absence of the milk solids also gives it a higher smoking point, which is great to use when making pancakes, so they don't burn.

    melted butter being streamed into egg mixture in immersion blender

    Then VERY SLOWLY stream in the hot butter while mixing with the immersion blender stick.

    Tip: The butter must be hot in order to cook the raw egg yolks. Slowly streaming it also helps to emulsify the sauce and thicken it up. Don't rush this step, otherwise it won't come together and you'll have to start all over.

    Béarnaise sauce with fresh chopped tarragon in immersion blender

    Continue mixing, gently pulling up and down until the sauce is emulsified and perfectly thickened. Add the remaining tarragon and pulse for 2 seconds.

    Béarnaise sauce in immersion blender

    If the sauce is too thick, mix in a tiny bit of hot water.

    Béarnaise sauce dripping off immersion blender stick

    Serve immediately (the sauce will thicken as it cools) over the protein or veggies of your choice.

    Béarnaise sauce dripping off spoon over immersion blender cup

    Store leftovers in an airtight jar in the fridge for a few days. When you're ready to use it again, reheat it in the microwave for about 20 seconds, just to take the chill out and loosen it up some. Whisk in a little hot water until you get the right consistency and you're good to go!

    Béarnaise Sauce in glass jar with pour spout

    What is Béarnaise Sauce?

    Béarnaise is a rich and creamy yellow French sauce made from a reduction of vinegar and wine mixed with shallots and tarragon, thickened with egg yolks and butter. It is often served with steak at fine dining restaurants and high-end steakhouses.

    Is Béarnaise Sauce Keto? Does Béarnaise Sauce Have Carbs?

    Béarnaise sauce is most definitely keto friendly, due to it's high healthy fat content and very low carbs. In fact, it's one of my favorite ways to add more healthy fats to my meals that happen to be lacking in fat. Serve it over veggies and you've hit your macros easily!

    What is the Main Herb of Béarnaise?

    Wonderfully unique and delicious tarragon! It's very underutilized and underappreciated in my opinion, but adds fantastic flavor to chicken, fish and even baked herb bread.

    Béarnaise Sauce being spooned over filet mignon on white plate

    What is the Difference Between Béarnaise and Hollandaise sauce?

    Both sauces have an egg yolk and butter base with white wine, but Hollandaise Sauce, also known as French Mother Sauce, uses lemon juice as the acid, where Béarnaise Sauce uses white wine vinegar instead.

    In this recipe, I love both sauces so much, that I actually combined elements from both sauces to create one glorious sauce that can be used on so many different things. I've listed some great ideas below.

    Does Béarnaise Have Raw Eggs?

    While you start off with raw eggs, the heat from the butter helps to gently cook the eggs, making it safe to eat. This is why I specify in the directions, that the butter must be hot.

    Béarnaise Sauce being spooned over sliced steak on white plate

    What Do You Use Béarnaise Sauce on?

    True enough, the most traditional way of serving Béarnaise Sauce is with a mouth-watering, juicy filet mignon. But once you get the hang of making the sauce, you'll soon be looking for other tasty ways to use it. Here are some quick ideas to give you inspiration:

    • The flavors go well drizzled over a spinach, cheddar and ham omelet.
    • To really add extra decadence add some to the top of this Keto Smoked Salmon Crustless Quiche.
    • You can't beat the flavors of this Béarnaise sauce when spooned over this Grilled Rosemary Citrus Chicken or with this Instant Pot Roasted Chicken.
    • If you prefer, you can substitute the Hollandaise sauce in this Eggs Benedict recipe with Béarnaise Sauce.
    • Serve over this Baked Salmon in Foil to elevate it to the next level!
    • Grilled veggies will never be the same! This sauce is perfect with asparagus, zucchini, mushrooms or any of you favorite grilled or pan roasted veggies.
    closeup of filet mignon with béarnaise sauce on top

    More Keto Sauces

    • Easy Alfredo Sauce
    • Easy Cheese Sauce for Veggies
    • Bang Bang Sauce
    • Buffalo Cheese Sauce
    • Homemade Pesto
    • Buffalo Wing Sauce
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    Béarnaise Sauce... with a Twist

    Enjoy the best of both worlds with this rich, buttery and super creamy Béarnaise Sauce with a flavorful twist...
    5 from 1 vote
    Author: Julianne
    Servings 10
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    PREP 5 minutes mins
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    TOTAL 10 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 egg yolks, room temperature
    • ½ pound butter
    • ¼ cup white wine, I use Pinot Grigio
    • 2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
    • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
    • Pinch salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Add the white wine, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, shallots, salt, pepper, and half of the tarragon leaves, in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for a few minutes, until the mixture is reduced to just under ¼ cup.
    • Add the mixture to an immersion blender and allow to cool for a few minutes.  Add the egg yolks and mix for a few seconds. Add the butter in a heatproof cup with a pour spout and heat up in the microwave (or heat directly in another saucepan).
    • Once the butter is hot, the milk solids will sink to the bottom, discard those and keep the clarified butter to use in the sauce. You should end up with just over ¾ cup.
    • Then VERY SLOWLY stream in the hot butter while mixing with the immersion blender stick. Continue mixing, gently pulling up and down until the sauce is emulsified and perfectly thickened. Add the remaining tarragon and pulse for 2 seconds. If the sauce is too thick, mix in a tiny bit of hot water.
    • Serve immediately (the sauce will thicken as it cools) over the protein or veggies of your choice. Store leftovers in an airtight jar in the fridge for a few days. When you're ready to use it again, reheat it in the microwave for about 20 seconds, just to take the chill out and loosen it up some. Whisk in a little hot water until you get the right consistency and you're good to go!

    Recipe Notes

    If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a food processor instead.  I seem to get a much better result with the immersion blender.  The sauce thickens much better, so I highly recommend using one for this sauce.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Condiment
    Cuisine French
    Calories 250kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Béarnaise Sauce... with a Twist
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    250
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    29
    g
    45
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    19
    g
    119
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    *Originally published on May 12, 2018, updated on March 31, 2023 with new photos, improvements to the recipe and helpful tips.

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    1. Chris

      October 28, 2021 at 2:51 pm

      What about substituting onion for shallot? Onion has a 1.6 glycemic load as opposed to a shallot that has a 2.5?

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 29, 2021 at 4:02 pm

        There is so little shallot in this recipe, but if you'd rather use onion, you certainly can.

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