Hunter's Sauce (Sauce Chasseur)

Ingredients

• 1/3 lb mushroom, sliced (about 2 cups)
• 1/2 cup tomato, peeled and chopped (fresh or canned)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons water

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a saucepan and add mushrooms, shallots, salt and pepper to taste, and cook about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the wine and simmer briefly over high heat.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes and beef broth, and tarragon.

4. 4

   Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Blend the cornstarch with the water.

6. 6

   Stir into sauce and cook until slightly thickened.