Bordelaise Sauce with Mushrooms

Name: Bordelaise Sauce with Mushrooms
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons shallot, minced; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup beef broth; 0.33333334326744 cup red wine; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 bay leaf; 0.25 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or to taste; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water

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I used to visit the restaurant of a friend who was a chef. He made the best mushroom sauce for beef, but would not share his recipe. After trial and error, I think mine comes very close to his. This haute cuisine sauce makes everyday steaks or roasts into something a little more elegant. Serve atop grilled steaks, hamburger steaks, roasted beef or venison. Bon Appetit!

Recipe by TWIGGS1952

Updated on September 15, 2022

a slice of medium-rare beef tenderloin with a mushroom sauce on the side

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons shallot, minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup beef broth
⅓ cup red wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and shallot, and cook until the shallot has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, then stir in the mushrooms once the butter has melted. Cook and stir the mushrooms until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Pour in the beef broth, wine, and Worcestershire sauce; season with the bay leaf and thyme, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, season to taste with salt and pepper, reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue to cook, uncovered until the sauce reduces slightly, about 30 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water, and stir into the simmering sauce until thickened. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

146	Calories
12g	Fat
6g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 146
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 324mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 2mg	10%
Calcium 18mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 226mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.