Description
Hearty mushroom steak sauce elevates classic beef with rich, earthy flavors from sautéed woodland mushrooms and aromatic herbs. Gourmet chefs and home cooks alike savor this simple yet elegant complement that brings restaurant-quality depth to your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet over medium-high heat, allowing butter to melt and sizzle without burning.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, stirring constantly to ensure even browning and preventing garlic from scorching.
- Once mushrooms develop a rich golden color and release their moisture, pour in wine and beef broth with a gentle, steady stream.
- Incorporate dried thyme, black pepper, and a pinch of salt, allowing the liquid to simmer and gradually concentrate flavors.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, letting the sauce gently bubble and thicken for approximately 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- When sauce reaches a silky, slightly viscous consistency that coats the back of a spoon, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce rest for a moment to allow flavors to meld before drizzling luxuriously over a perfectly cooked steak.
Notes
- Swap butter with olive oil for a lighter, heart-healthy version that still delivers rich flavor.
- Choose wild mushrooms like shiitake or porcini to elevate the sauce’s earthy complexity and gourmet profile.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cooking time – shorter for a thinner consistency, longer for a more concentrated, velvety texture.
- Accommodate dairy-free diets by using coconut cream or cashew cream instead of traditional butter and cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 184 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 405 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg