Mushroom Sauce

Cinco de Mayo - Side Dish

Since this savory sauce uses beef broth, instead of the pan drippings, it can be made ahead. Add arrowroot only when ready to serve. I usually use white mushrooms; I have also used chanterelles.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 2 cups

Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms

¼ cup butter

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon shallots

minced

½ cup chopped mushrooms

½ teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

¼ cup red wine

2 cups beef broth

1 tablespoon arrowroot powder

salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper

Southwestern Egg Rolls

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saute pan melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms; cook and stir until soft. Remove mushrooms from pan and set aside.

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan and melt . Add shallots; cook and stir until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Add thyme bay leaf and red wine. Reduce.

Step 3

In a small bowl dissolve arrowroot in 1/4 cup cold beef broth. Stir remaining broth into sauce and bring to a boil. Whisk in arrowroot mixture and stir until thick. Add reserved mushrooms. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and salt.

Nutritional Information

Mushroom Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 167

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3g 6%

Carbohydrates: 4.1g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 14.8g 23%

Saturated Fat: 9.3g 46%

Cholesterol: 38.1mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 482.4IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 1.2mg 2%

Folate: 11.5mcg 3%

Calcium: 18.8mg 2%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 9.4mg 3%

Potassium: 237.3mg 7%

Sodium: 499.8mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 133.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.