Yesterday was my husband’s birthday. His favorite food is prime rib so I made a ribeye steak for him (not quite prime rib, but close). He also said he wanted mushrooms – and could I use wine in the sauce? OK – So here is what I came up with, and I think it came out pretty good!
Making the Wine Sauce:
Start with the butter. Heat a large skillet and melt the butter in it. Add the oil (I used grapeseed) and garlic. You can mince your own, or purchase fresh minced garlic (what I like to do). Cook on medium heat, stirring, for about 3 minutes.
Turn the heat to medium high and add the mushrooms. Cook them until they are starting to turn golden, about 10 minutes.
While it’s cooking, stir the cream with the cornstarch until it’s dissolved.
Stir the wine, salt and cornstarch mix into the mushrooms.
Add the rosemary and gently simmer on low until the sauce thickens, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the rosemary before serving.
Top a steak (or burger – or potato) with it. Garnish with chopped fresh chives. Easy and delicious!
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A deliciously rich sauce perfect to put over steak, burgers, even potatoes!
- 1 pound Crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup butter (one stick)
- 2 Tablespoons neutral oil, like grapeseed or canola
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 cup dry red wine (I used pinot noir)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- chopped chives for garnish
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Start with the butter. Heat a large skillet and melt the butter in it. Add the oil (I used grapeseed) and garlic. Cook on medium heat, stirring, for about 3 minutes.
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Turn the heat to medium high and add the mushrooms. Cook them until they are starting to turn golden, about 10 minutes.
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While it's cooking, stir the cream with the cornstarch until it's dissolved.
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Stir the wine, salt and cornstarch mix into the mushrooms.
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Add the rosemary and gently simmer on low until the sauce thickens, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the rosemary before serving.
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Top a steak (or burger - or potato) with it. Garnish with chopped fresh chives. Easy and delicious.
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I’ll bet you can all come up with some great uses for this delicious side/sauce!
I’m such a sucker for mushrooms, and this recipe was amazing. So easy to follow.
This mushroom dish was flavored to perfection! So yummy!
This does not diappoint!
Happy Birthday Hubbie – I am sure you enjoyed the delicious dinner.
Such rich flavor! Thanks for the recipe!
I’ve never made mushrooms in a wine sauce…I need to try it!
These mushrooms in wine sauce are just perfect! We enjoyed it, thanks!:)