ChefMama Sauces

A great way to spice up kid friendly steak or chicken is by adding a delicious sauce that the adults in your family will like.

Here are a few of my favorites….

 

Shiitake Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

 

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 garlic clove minced

2 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps

1-cup beef broth

1/3 cup dry white wine

1-tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1-tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 cup minced green onions or chives

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

 

Directions

1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
   
2. Add onion and garlic, sauté 2 minutes.
   
3. Add mushrooms, sauté 4 minutes.
   
4. Add broth, wine, vinegar, soy sauce, green onion and rosemary.
   
5. Cook 2 minutes. Sever over meat.
   

 

Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients

 

2 large shallots sliced thinly

1-cup vegetable bouillon

1/2 cup red wine

1 egg yolk

1-tablespoon flour

Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Coat nonstick pan with olive oil and brown shallots over medium heat.
   
2. Add egg yolk, bouillon and wine.
   
3. Simmer over low for 4 minutes.
   
4. Mix flour with 1 teaspoon water and add to sauce.
   
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
   
6. Stir and simmer until smooth and creamy. Pour over meat.
   

 

Zip sauce

 

Ingredients

 

1/4-cup butter

1 teaspoon each of dried rosemary and parsley

1/4 teaspoon each of cumin and garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1-teaspoon salt

1/2-teaspoon black pepper

1/8-teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/3-cup steak drippings

 

Directions

1. Melt butter in medium saucepan.
   
2. Add all ingredients except steak drippings.
   
3. Warm gently for 1 minute.
   
4. Mix equal parts of sauce with steak drippings just before serving.
   

 

Take care & Keep Cookin',

Jill Martens

www.chefmama.com