Creamy Mushroom Sauce for Steak

Creamy Mushroom Sauce for Steak

from thekitchn.com
25 min
1 3/4 cupServes2 to 3

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Thinly slice 8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms. Mince 2 garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add 1/2 cup beef broth, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened slightly, 4 to 6 minutes.

  4. 4

    Spoon over cooked steak, and top with more black pepper, if desired.