Ingredients
1tbspbutter
1tbspolive oil
1lbbutton mushrooms,sliced
2medium onions,sliced
3clovesgarlic,chopped
2tspdried thyme
750mlred wine,(1 bottle)
14½ozbeef broth,(1 can)
1tbspwhite sugar
1pinchsalt and pepper,to taste
Preparation
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions; cook and stir for 5 to 10 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the garlic and thyme; cook and stir for a few minutes, then add the mushrooms.
Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates.
Pour in the whole bottle of wine and the beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and stir in the sugar.
Cook for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is almost entirely gone.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve as a side, or topping for steaks or crostini.