Bordelaise Sauce with Mushrooms

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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!

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

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 2 tablespoons shallot, minced

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
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.

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