Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this traditional German Hunter’s Sauce, a velvety mushroom sauce that pairs perfectly with a variety of meats or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, melt butter and cook onion until soft. Add mushrooms and garlic, cook until browned.
- Add Flour and Liquids: Sprinkle flour over vegetables, pour in wine to deglaze, then add broth, cream, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Simmer.
- Thicken and Season: Cook until thickened, season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This sauce is traditionally served over pork or veal schnitzel but also pairs beautifully with chicken, steak, or roasted vegetables.
- For a richer flavor, use a splash of brandy instead of white wine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
