Burgundy œufs en meurette, eggs in red wine sauce
A classic Burgundy dish: poached eggs served with a rich sauce made with red wine, bacon, onion, and shallots, for 4 people.
Oeufs en meurette are a classic Burgundy dish: poached eggs cooked in a red wine sauce. Bacon, onion, and a bouquet garni give it its distinctive flavour.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time45 min
- Total1 hr
- DifficultyMedium
- CostModerate
- Calories469 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodnibbling
- Estimated cost$13.30 $3.33 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $1.60
- $2.20
- $0.46
- $2.18
- $0.41
- $0.66
- $5.79
- $0.00
Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Fry the bacon until golden brown, and remove the excess fat.
- Melt the butter in a pan and sauté the onions and shallots until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine the wine, sugar, onions, shallots, bacon, the herb bouquet, and the clove wrapped in cheesecloth. ≈ 4 min
- Simmer for 30 minutes over medium heat, then remove the bouquet garni.
- Poach the eggs and serve them with a sauce.
The bill
Burgundy œufs en meurette, eggs in red wine sauce
- 4 eggs$1.60
- 500 ml of red wine (preferably a Burgundy)$2.20
- 50 g of butter$0.46
- 250 g of bacon pieces$2.18
- 2 onions$0.41
- 4 shallots$0.66
- 1 bouquet garni$5.79
- One piece of sugar$0.00
Total$13.30
that's $3.33 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 469 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 29.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 13.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.8 g |
| Sugars | 4.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 18.1 g |
| Salt | 1.86 g |
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