Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound mixed mushrooms
such as portobello, cremini, white button, shiitake or oyster, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 shallot
minced
- 2 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- ½ cup dry red wine
- ¾ cup beef stock
or vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- plus more to taste1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- to tasteSalt and pepper
Directions
- 1
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, undisturbed, until browned, about 3 minutes. Stir the mushrooms, then continue to cook until browned all over, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer to a bowl.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once the butter is melted, add the shallot and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute longer.
- 4
Add the wine, broth, thyme, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the cream and the mushrooms. Season with additional soy sauce, salt, and pepper, to taste.
Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply flavorful, restaurant-worthy sauce that comes together in a flash? This extra creamy, incredibly flavorful Mushroom Cream Sauce is your answer, ready to elevate any meal in about 20 minutes.
What sets this sauce apart is its incredible depth of flavor, achieved by building layers with rich ingredients and a generous pound of mixed mushrooms. It's designed to be extra creamy and irresistibly umami, transforming simple proteins or pasta into something truly special with minimal effort. The combination of dry red wine and soy sauce works to deepen the savory notes in a truly unique way.
Prepare for a luscious, velvety sauce that coats your palate with earthy mushroom goodness, complemented by savory notes and a subtle tang. You'll find it surprisingly easy to achieve such a rich and complex flavor profile, making it a perfect quick weeknight indulgence that feels gourmet. This sauce yields a generous 6 servings, ensuring there's plenty to go around or save for another meal.
Customization & Serving Suggestions
Feel free to experiment with your favorite mushroom varieties—portobello, cremini, shiitake, or oyster all work beautifully to add complexity. For a vegetarian option, simply swap the beef stock for vegetable stock. If you don't have dry red wine, you can use additional beef or vegetable stock, though the wine adds a wonderful depth. The soy sauce is key for that extra umami punch, so don't skip it!
This versatile sauce is fantastic spooned over pan-seared chicken, pork chops, or a perfectly cooked steak. It's also a dream tossed with your favorite pasta for an instant, satisfying meal.