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Rich Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

Indulge in this velvety mushroom sauce, elevated by bold red wine and fragrant thyme. Ideal for steaks or filet mignon.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
40 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
2

Nutrition

calories118kcal
carbohydrates4g
fat6g
fiber1g
protein2g
sodium565mg
sugar1g

Ingredients

3 tbsp butter
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
0.5 tsp dried thyme
2 cups sliced button mushrooms
1.5 cups Cabernet Sauvignon
1 cup beef broth
1 bay leaf
0.25 cup water
1 tbsp cornstarch

Directions

1

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, salt, black pepper, and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2

Add mushrooms; sauté until tender, around 5 minutes.

3

Pour in wine, beef broth, and bay leaf; simmer until sauce reduces by a quarter, roughly 20 minutes.

4

Whisk water and cornstarch together in a bowl. Stir into sauce. Adjust heat to medium-low; let it thicken for 2 to 3 minutes.

5

Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.