Ingredients
1 thinly sliced onion
4 cloves of garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup red wine
1 cup rich beef or chicken stock
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
In a saucepot over medium heat gently brown the onions and garlic in the butter. Add the mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until heated through. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until it dissolves. Add the wine, beef stock and cream. Bring to a simmer. Continue cooking for a few minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in the fresh thyme. Taste. Season with salt and pepper.
