Description
Burgundy Mushrooms is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender white button mushrooms simmered slowly in a blend of dry red wine, beef broth, and aromatic herbs. This classic French-inspired recipe results in mushrooms infused with deep, savory flavors and perfect for serving as a side dish or an elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 pounds white button mushrooms
- 1 750ml bottle burgundy or other dry red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 beef or chicken bouillon cubes
- ½ teaspoon Bouquet Garni herb blend or dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Mushrooms: Gently rinse the mushrooms with cold water and trim any tough parts from the stems. Alternatively, use a damp kitchen towel to clean off any debris without soaking them.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat, add the mushrooms, burgundy wine, beef broth, butter, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sliced garlic, bouillon cubes, Bouquet Garni or thyme, black pepper, and kosher salt to taste.
- Bring to Boil: Bring all ingredients to a boil, stirring occasionally to combine flavors thoroughly.
- Simmer Covered: Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan, allowing the mixture to simmer gently for 5 hours. This long cooking time will deeply infuse the mushrooms with the rich flavors of the wine and herbs.
- Simmer Uncovered: After 5 hours, remove the cover and simmer the mushrooms uncovered for an additional hour to reduce the liquid and concentrate the flavors.
- Serve or Store: Serve the Burgundy Mushrooms immediately as a warm, savory side dish, or refrigerate and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
Notes
- Cleaning mushrooms gently with a damp towel prevents them from becoming waterlogged.
- Using a dry red wine like Burgundy is key to achieving authentic flavor.
- Simmering for a total of 6 hours may seem long, but it ensures tender mushrooms and rich taste.
- Adjust salt towards the end as bouillon cubes and soy sauce already contain sodium.
- Can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave before serving.
