This savory mushroom sauce uses beef broth instead of the pan drippings, which means it can be made ahead. Add arrowroot only when ready to serve for a lovely, smooth texture.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups butter
- 2 cups fresh sliced white mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon shallots , minced
- 0.5 cups chopped white mushrooms
- 0.25 cups red wine
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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1
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms; sauté until soft. Remove mushrooms from pan; set aside.
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2
Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Add shallots; cook and stir until translucent. Add ½ cup chopped mushrooms and cook until soft. Stir in red wine, thyme, and bay leaf; simmer until sauce reduces a little, about 1 minute.
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3
Dissolve arrowroot in 1/4 cup cold beef broth. Stir remaining broth into sauce; bring to a boil. Whisk in arrowroot mixture, and stir until thick. Add reserved mushrooms. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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