Elevate your meals with this decadent Classic Mushroom Sauce, a recipe from Chef Sallie Williams! This rich and flavorful sauce is incredibly versatile – perfect for steak, roast beef, chicken, turkey, pasta, potatoes, and so much more. Learn this simple technique and transform your everyday dishes into culinary masterpieces. Easy to make and even easier to love, this sauce is a must-try for home cooks of all levels!
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How to Make Classic Mushroom Sauce
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Remove from heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour gradually until smooth.
Return to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a light golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of beef broth (or chicken broth for poultry dishes), stirring until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Add 8 ounces of sliced cremini mushrooms, 2 finely chopped shallots, and 1/4 cup of dry sherry (or white wine).
Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Heat through gently, then season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. (Salt can be added to taste as well, according to preference)
This sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently over low heat before serving.
Nutrition Information(Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
13g
Carbs
1g
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How long does it take to make Classic Mushroom Sauce?
Classic Mushroom Sauce takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.
How many calories are in Classic Mushroom Sauce?
Classic Mushroom Sauce has approximately 71 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.
What ingredients do I need for Classic Mushroom Sauce?
The key ingredients for Classic Mushroom Sauce are Butter, Flour, Beef Bouillon, Fresh Mushrooms, Shallots, Red Wine. See the full list with measurements above.
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