How to Make Mushroom Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mushroom sauce is a versatile and delicious addition to any meal. Whether you're serving it over pasta, steak, chicken, or vegetables, this creamy and savory sauce is sure to be a hit at the dinner table. With its rich earthy flavor and hearty texture, mushroom sauce is a favorite for both home cooks and professional chefs alike.

There are many variations of mushroom sauce, but the basic ingredients typically include mushrooms, onions, garlic, butter, flour, broth, and cream. Dependin...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

    179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 564mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 453mg