Brandy Mushroom Sauce

By DebCooks

This sauce is great on steaks and hamburgers.

Ingredients

• 1 T olive oil
• 10 oz sliced mushrooms
• 2 shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 c)
• 1/2 c brandy
• 1/2 c beef broth
• 2 T Dijon mustard
• 2 teas fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 c heavy cream
• Fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

Season steaks with olive oil and steak and pepper. Grill your steaks or hamb patties.
Heat 1 T oil and add mushrooms and shallots to skillet. Stir until mushrooms and shallots are tender 4 to 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in brandy. (Caution-brandy may ignite) Add broth, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Stir to blend. Add cream and simmer until mushroom sauce is slightly thickened 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over meat and garnish with chives.