Mushroom Sauce

A deliciously savory mushroom sauce made with fresh mushrooms, shallots, beef broth, red wine, and thyme for a rich, deep flavor. Easy to make ahead and reheat.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.