Decadent Creamy Mushroom Sauce to Elevate Your Steak
This luscious, velvety mushroom sauce elevates any steak to gourmet status in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 8 ouncesmushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or portobello work well)
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 teaspoonitalian seasoning
- ½ teaspoonsmoked paprika (optional, for depth of flavor)
- ½ teaspoonsalt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 cupheavy cream
- ½ cupbeef broth
- ½ cupgrated parmesan cheese (freshly grated preferred)
- 1 teaspoondijon mustard (optional, for extra richness)
- to taste fresh parsley (for garnish)
Directions
- 1
Heat the butter and olive oil together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the sliced mushrooms.
- 2
Cook the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until they’re golden brown and any liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the mushrooms evenly.
- 5
Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 6
Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the heavy cream, and stir well.
- 7
Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and Dijon mustard (if using). Continue to simmer the sauce gently for 3–5 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat.
- 9
Spoon the hot sauce generously over your steak. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.