Wild Mushroom Sauce

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Yield: Makes 3 cups
Ingredients:
3
tablespoons olive oil

8
ounces assorted wild mushrooms, sliced

8
ounces button mushrooms, sliced

1-1/2
teaspoons minced fresh basil leaves

1-1/2
teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves

3
cups beef broth, divided

1-1/2
cups sliced green onions and tops

1-1/2
tablespoons cornstarch

2
tablespoons minced parsley

Salt and hot pepper sauce to taste



Preparation:
1.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms, basil and thyme; cook and stir 5 minutes or until mushrooms release liquid. Cook 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms turn brown and all liquid is evaporated.

2.
Add 2-3/4 cups broth and green onions; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, 10 to 12 minutes or until broth is reduced by one-third.

3.
Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup broth in small cup. Add to mushroom mixture. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley, salt and hot pepper sauce.






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