Mushroom Sauce

Description

Since this savory sauce uses beef broth, instead of the pan drippings, it can be made ahead. Add arrowroot only when ready to serve. I usually use white mushrooms; I have also used chanterelles.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon shallots, minced
  • ½ cup chopped mushrooms
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium saute pan
  2. melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms; cook and stir until soft. Remove mushrooms from pan
  3. and set aside.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan
  5. and melt . Add shallots; cook and stir until translucent. Add mushrooms
  6. and cook until soft. Add thyme
  7. bay leaf
  8. and red wine. Reduce.
  9. In a small bowl
  10. dissolve arrowroot in 1/4 cup cold beef broth. Stir remaining broth into sauce
  11. and bring to a boil. Whisk in arrowroot mixture
  12. and stir until thick. Add reserved mushrooms. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and salt.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4

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