A Thanksgiving meal or indeed any beef roast would not be complete without this super tasty mushroom gravy. An overall great sauce to complement most proteins.
For most meals out there, we all undoubtedly need a good gravy to go with our delicious protein. Whether it is Thanksgiving or Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate. Of course, there are lots of different types of gravy out there. That is to say, mushrooms are not your only option. But in my humble opinion, you surely must have a good mushroom gravy or sauce to go with your meat!
Besides, you probably have a lot of the ingredients in the recipe already! Overall, this is easy to make, and will really add a tasty flair to your meal. Altogether a great side to have in your repertoire! Especially for those celebration meals and special occasions.
Alternates with this recipe:
- Firstly, kick up the protein by pulsing 1 cup of white beans and half cup water and adding them to the gravy. All in all a great twist to the recipe.
- Also, serve this mushroom gravy alongside our other featured holiday recipes, including Thanksgiving Roast, mashed potatoes, and my tasty meatloaf. Obviously you might also have your own ideas about which dishes it may also complement!
Ok, guys…if you make this mushroom gravy, please certainly leave a comment and give this recipe a share! I love to hear from all of you, and I always surely do my best to respond to your comments. Lastly, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Because I like to look through and see your creations. Post to Instagram stories too so that I can easily share with my fans!
Particularly intrigued as to why we have a love affair with mushrooms? Check out this interesting article.
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Mushroom Gravy
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients
1 lb mushrooms, can be a mix of portobellos, button, and creminis
5 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup red wine
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Roughly chop mushrooms. In a large nonstick skillet melt 2 tablespoons butter, add garlic and cook for a minute or two over medium-low heat.
- Do not burn the garlic. Remove and set aside.
Add onion and remaining butter and cook until softened. Add Worcestershire and cook until evaporated. - Add back in the mushrooms mixture.
Add wine and vinegar, bring to a boil until liquid is evaporated. Whisk cornstarch with 1 1/2 cups of water. Add to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes until thickened. - Let cool for 10 minutes and stir in cream and parsley.
Notes
A thanksgiving meal or any beef roast would not be complete without this super tasty Mushroom Gravy. A great sauce to complement most proteins.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Cuisine: American
