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Ultimate Rich & Creamy Mushroom Sauce for Steak and Chicken

A close-up of a rich mushroom sauce filled with whole, browned mushrooms and topped with fresh parsley.
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Make a rich, savory, bistro-style mushroom sauce from scratch. This easy recipe is perfect for topping steak, chicken, pasta, or potatoes, delivering gourmet flavor in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or beef broth
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook without stirring for 3 to 4 minutes to allow them to brown. Stir and continue cooking until the mushrooms have released their liquid and are deeply browned, about 8 to 10 minutes total.
  3. Add the minced garlic and dried thyme to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the white wine or beef broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the liquid reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently until the sauce is warmed through; do not boil once the cream is added.
  7. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving over your steak, chicken, or pasta.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and whisk it into the simmering sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • If you are making a mushroom pan sauce after searing steak, use the pan drippings instead of adding extra butter at the start.
  • This sauce pairs well with mashed potatoes for a comforting side dish.

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