Name: Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small white onion, finely diced; 2–3 cloves garlic, minced; 16 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup beef broth; 3/4 cup heavy cream; Salt & black pepper, to taste; Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)

A medium-rare steak, sliced and fanned out over a bed of mashed potatoes, is generously covered with a creamy mushroom sauce and sprinkled with chopped chives, presented on a white plate.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Yield 6 as a topping 1x

Author Katherine Salom, Girl Gone Grilling

Add a boost of flavor to your grilled dishes with this rich and savory sauce. Perfect for spooning over steaks, chicken, or grilled vegetables, you can whip up this sauce right next to your other grillables in just 25 minutes.

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter
1 small white onion, finely diced
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
16 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup beef broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced crimini mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until they release their moisture and become golden brown, about 5–10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Then add the beef broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat slightly and let the sauce simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over grilled steaks, mashed potatoes, or anything that needs a serious flavor upgrade. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.

This recipe uses Crimini mushrooms

Crimini Flavor and texture

Crimini mushrooms have a stronger flavor and firmer texture than their white button counterparts. This full-bodied umami flavor and hearty texture sings in fresh applications like salads with a crisp satisfying bite. When cooked, the mushroom’s distinct flavor intensifies and lends a pleasant meaty texture to any range of dishes.