How to Make Mushroom Sauce with Red Wine - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something absolutely luxurious about a creamy, rich mushroom sauce. This Mushroom Sauce with Red Wine is the perfect addition to any dish, whether you're serving it with a juicy steak, a tender piece of chicken, or even a simple pasta. The depth of flavor from the earthy mushrooms and the richness of the red wine make this sauce truly special.

Using red wine in a mushroom sauce adds a whole new level of complexity to the flavor profile. The wine adds a slight sweetness and aci...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups sliced button mushrooms
  • 1 ½ cups Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add wine and beef broth and cook until sauce has reduced to about 3/4 of the original volume, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix water and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth; add to the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    118 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 565mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 209mg