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.