Description
Red Wine Mushroom Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that brings together rich flavors and earthy goodness, transforming any dish into a gourmet experience. This velvety sauce combines fresh mushrooms, aromatic thyme, and dry red wine, creating an irresistible scent that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this simple yet sophisticated sauce elevates your meals effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (cremini and shiitake), sliced
- 1 cup dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat until bubbling. Add the sliced mushrooms and shallots; sauté until mushrooms are golden brown and shallots soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in thyme followed by red wine. Simmer until reduced by half, around 10 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Let simmer to meld flavors.
- Lower the heat; stir in sour cream or heavy cream until smooth.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg