Mushroom Sauce with Red Wine
Description
This rich mushroom sauce recipe is made with a bold, dry red wine, beef broth, mushrooms, and thyme. It is lovely with grilled steaks or filet mignon.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons butter
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 cups sliced button mushrooms
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1 1/2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon
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1 cup beef broth
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1 bay leaf
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1/4 cup water
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions
1
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
2
Add wine, beef broth, and bay leaf; cook until sauce is reduced by about 1/4, about 20 minutes.
3
Whisk water and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth; whisk into sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.