Mushrooms with Booze
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons butter1/2 onion, minced
2-3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons whiskey, bourbon, beer or white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream (though you can use as little as 1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh herb of your choice (chives, parsley, tarragon, basil, etc.) or season with onion and garlic powder
PREPARATION:
These are easy and great over any steak or hamburgers…Heat the butter over medium heat. When the butter starts bubbling, add the onions and saute until the onions are soft, translucent and just slightly golden.
Turn your heat to medium-high and add the mushrooms all at once. Saute the mushrooms until they are browned and softened, about 3-5 minutes depending on the thickness and size of your mushrooms. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour in the whiskey and let the mixture bubble a bit to burn off some of the alcohol. Turn the heat down just a bit and add in the heavy cream. Let it bubble for another 30 seconds and then taste to adjust the salt. Stir in the freshly minced herbs and pour over just-grilled steak.
