Braised Sirloin With Zinfandel And Cremini Mushroom Sauce Recipes

SIMPLE BRAISED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil and heat another 30 seconds. Add the shallot and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to the hot pan and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes or until fragrant and beginning to soften. Add the mushrooms to the pan along with another 1/2 teaspoon salt and the thyme. Cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms have let off some of their juices are beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
• Deglaze with the Marsala, if using, and add the broth and remaining salt. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover the pan, increase the heat to medium and cook until the liquid has reduced by half, about an additional 5 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs, stir in the butter and serve.

BRAISED SIRLOIN TIPS

Steps:

• Be sure all visible fat is trimmed off the meat.
• Brown on all sides in a large heavy skillet.
• Add consomme, wine (or cranberry cocktail), soy sauce, garlic and onion powder.
• Heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
• Blend cornstarch and water and stir gradually into the stew.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until gravy thickens and boils.
• Cook 1 minute more.
• Serve over rice.