Mixed-Mushroom and Tarragon Gravy Recipe

Name: Mixed-Mushroom and Tarragon Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms; 2 cups boiling water; ¼ cup unsalted butter; 1 large shallot, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 3 large garlic cloves, chopped; 12 lb fresh crimini mushroom, stemmed and sliced (baby bellas); 12 lb fresh shiitake mushroom, stemmed and sliced; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage; 1 cup dry vermouth or 1 cup dry white wine; 4 ¼ cups low-salt chicken broth, divided; ½ cup creme fraiche; 5 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon

Servings: persons

2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms
2 cups boiling water
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 large shallot, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
12 lb fresh crimini mushroom, stemmed and sliced (baby bellas)
12 lb fresh shiitake mushroom, stemmed and sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1 cup dry vermouth or 1 cup dry white wine
4 ¼ cups low-salt chicken broth, divided
½ cup creme fraiche
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon

1
Place dried porcini in large bowl.
2
Pour 2 cups boiling water over.
3
Let stand until soft, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
4
Using slotted spoon, transfer porcini to small bowl.
5
Cool porcini, then chop.
6
Pour porcini soaking liquid into medium bowl, leaving sediment behind.
7
Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add shallot and garlic.
9
Stir 15 seconds.
10
Add fresh mushrooms, thyme, and sage.
11
Saute until mushrooms are tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
12
Transfer mushrooms to bowl.
13
Add vermouth to skillet; boil 3 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
14
Add 4 cups stock, fresh-mushroom mixture, porcini, and porcini liquid.
15
Boil 10 minutes.
16
Whisk in creme fraiche.
17
Stir 1/4 cup stock and cornstarch in bowl to dissolve; mix into gravy.
18
Cook until gravy coats spoon, about 5 minutes.
19
Season with salt and pepper.
20
(DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
21
Cool, cover, and chill.
22
Rewarm before continuing.
23
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24
Whisk tarragon into gravy and serve.

2322

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

113

Carbs

166

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces dried porcini mushrooms, 2 cups boiling water, ¼ cup unsalted butter, 1 large shallot, chopped (about 1/2 cup), and more.

Yes, Mixed-Mushroom and Tarragon Gravy falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mixed-Mushroom and Tarragon Gravy

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