Mushroom sauce

Here’s a simple and delicious mushroom sauce recipe you can use over steak, chicken, pasta, or even mashed potatoes:

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Creamy Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)

• 1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped (optional)

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• 250–300g (9–10 oz) mushrooms, sliced (white, cremini, or mixed)

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or use sour cream or crème fraîche)

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for depth)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh thyme or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions:

1. Sauté Aromatics:

   • In a pan over medium heat, melt butter.

   • Add chopped onion/shallot (if using) and cook until soft (2–3 min).

   • Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.

2. Cook Mushrooms:

   • Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and brown, about 6–8 minutes. Don’t overcrowd the pan—let them get some color.

3. Deglaze and Simmer:

   • Add the broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits.

   • Let it reduce for 2–3 minutes.

4. Cream It Up:

   • Stir in the cream and mustard (if using). Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

5. Season and Serve:

   • Add salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.

   • Serve warm over your dish of choice.

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Would you like a dairy-free or vegan version too?