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May 17, 2018

Creamy Cognac Mushroom Steak Sauce

Published May 17, 2018 | Julia Frey (Vikalinka)

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It’s always great to have a few sauce recipes under your sleeve when a grilling season is around the corner. My mushroom steak sauce is quick and seriously delicious!

If you are a mushroom fan, you will love this Mushroom Stroganoff recipe! 
Creamy Cognac Mushroom Steak Sauce #steaksauce #mushroomsauce

You might think I am mushroom obsessed and you will be right. I have an insane amount of mushroom recipes on this blog and I have no plans of stopping now.

I grew up eating mushrooms and have always been the biggest, the most devoted fan and so has my husband. We are currently working on our kids although they remain unconvinced that “shrooms aren’t evil”.

Creamy Cognac Mushroom Steak Sauce #steaksauce #mushroomsauce

Because of my extensive mushrooms “experience” 😉 I wanted to share one of my favourite sauces.  This creamy mushroom sauce goes brilliantly with pretty much anything but especially steak!

The grilling season is upon up and it’s a matter of extreme importance to have several sauces for your grilled meats.

Creamy Cognac Mushroom Steak Sauce #steaksauce #mushroomsauce

How do you make a mushroom sauce for steak?

This particular mushroom steak sauce is quite luxurious as it’s made with cream and a good splash of cognac for extra flavour. You can always use brandy or even whiskey if you don’t have cognac available.

I’ve had just a tiny drop left from Christmas and it went right into this delicious mushroom steak sauce.

You might not think adding a bit of booze makes much of a difference but it truly does. It deepens the flavour, and in this case cognac added a touch of sweetness to the sauce.

No, it will not taste of alcohol and it is not harmful for children considering what minute amount they would ingest.

Now let’s talk about mushrooms. 

Creamy Cognac Mushroom Steak Sauce #steaksauce #mushroomsauce

How to get the most flavour out of mushrooms for the steak sauce?

Here are my tips!

  • Choose mushrooms that have more flavour…chestnut mushrooms, portobello or shiitake.
  • Mushrooms need to be browned, not simply sautéed. You will want to see some colour on them.
  • Use butter or extra virgin olive oil for cooking.
  • Choose a herb you love and add it to your mushrooms for a beautiful flavour pairing.
  • Don’t forget salt and pepper and don’t be shy!

Creamy Cognac Mushroom Steak Sauce #steaksauce #mushroomsauce

More mushroom recipes:

  • Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Mushroom Stuffed Meatloaf
  • Chicken Risotto with Mushrooms and Thyme
  • Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs Stuffed with Mushrooms and Goat Cheese
Creamy Cognac Mushroom Steak Sauce #steaksauce #mushroomsauce

Creamy Cognac Mushroom Steak Sauce

Julia Frey of Vikalinka
Mushroom sauce with cream and a touch of cognac.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Russian
Servings 4 people
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ onion medium
  • 2 cups/ 200g chestnut mushrooms
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp cognac or brandy
  • 1 cup/250ml heavy cream/double cream
  • 2 tbsp creme fraiche optional
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp flat leaf parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a small skillet melt the butter and add sliced mushrooms with a pinch of salt, brown over medium heat to get some colour on them. (If mushrooms release too much liquid and are steaming instead of browning, turn up the heat.)
  • Once mushrooms are browned turned the heat to low and add finely chopped onions, (add 1 tbsp of butter if the skillet is too dry) and cook the onions for 10 minutes until they are limp and translucent, stir once in a while to prevent burning. (Don't rush this step, it's important that the onions are fully cooked.) Then add minced garlic and stir fry for 30 seconds. 
  • Pour in cognac or brandy and let it bubble for 1-2 minutes, then add cream, creme fraiche if using, salt, pepper and chopped parsley, stir and let it simmer for a few minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. 
    Serve with steak, chicken, pork chops or roasted vegetables. 

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 181mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 325IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword mushroom steak sauce
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About Julia Frey (Vikalinka)

Julia Frey is a London based recipe developer and photographer. Julia founded Vikalinka in 2012 with the main mission to provide her readers with delicious and accessible everyday recipes, which could be enjoyed by everyone.
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  1. Greg D. says

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    can I use this sauce on chicken ?

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    • Julia Frey (Vikalinka) says

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      Absolutely

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  2. Kathryn Beanham says

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    I have a similar recipe that asks for 1 table spoon of worstershire sauce. It really gives the sauce a deeper colour a an extra flavour.
    Cheers Kath

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  3. Shreya says

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    Can you store in the fridge for some left over and if so, how long?

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    • Julia Frey (Vikalinka) says

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      You can refrigerate the leftovers, they should remain fresh for about 3 days.

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  4. Sammie says

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    5 stars
    I am cooking steak for my hubby and family tomorrow, something I’m not confident doing. Hopefully this delicious looking sauce will take their minds off of my sub-standard steak cooking skills. Thank you for sharing this recipe Julia. I’ll let you know who’s it goes.

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    • Julia Frey (Vikalinka) says

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      Enjoy Sammie!!

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  5. M.K. says

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    4 stars
    very good results! I didn’t have too many mushrooms but the sauce itself with the mushrooms and cognac is of course a match made in heaven!

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    • vikalinka says

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      Great to hear!!

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  6. ND says

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    5 stars
    Wow, I love the creamy mushroom steak sauce. Having a house full of boys this is the perfect dish for us. I am so excited to make this recipe.

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    • vikalinka says

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      Mushrooms just go so well with steak, don’t they!

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