Braised mushrooms are a delectable dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. This classic cooking technique involves gently simmering mushrooms in a flavorful liquid, resulting in tender, succulent morsels that are bursting with umami. Whether you prefer the earthy flavor of wild mushrooms or the milder taste of cultivated varieties, braising allows you to transform ordinary mushrooms into an extraordinary culinary experience. With a variety of recipes available, you can customize your braised mushrooms to suit your taste preferences, whether you prefer a simple preparation with herbs and butter or a more elaborate dish with a rich sauce.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
BRAISED BEEF WITH SHALLOTS AND MUSHROOMS
This absolutely delectable, one-skillet dish slowly simmers for a few hours, resulting in fork-tender beef that will just about melt in your mouth.
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®
Time 3h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Season the beef with the salt and black pepper.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until well browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the skillet. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat.
- Add the shallots to the skillet. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, mushrooms and flour and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes.
- Stir the stock, vinegar and brown sugar in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Stir the stock mixture in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return the beef to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
- Uncover the skillet and cook for 30 minutes or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are tender.
- Grate 2 tablespoons zest from the lemon. Stir the lemon zest and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle the lemon zest mixture over the beef mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 103.2 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 656.4 mg, Sugar 11 g
BRAISED CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND MUSHROOMS
The men who ruled the world in the late 1950s, or at least six of the men who ruled publishing, rejected Peg Bracken's manuscript, "The I Hate to Cook Book." It would never sell, they told her, because "women regard cooking as sacred." It took a female editor to look at the hundreds of easy-to-follow recipes and say, "Hallelujah!" Since its publication in 1960, Bracken's iconic book, which celebrated the virtues of canned cream-of-mushroom soup and chicken bouillon cubes, has sold more than three million copies. This simple chicken dish, adapted from Ms. Bracken, is as no-fuss as one would expect. Just sear the chicken in a bit of butter and transfer it to a baking dish. Scatter artichoke hearts (from a can, of course!) across the top. Make a quick sauté of mushrooms, flour, broth and a little sherry and pour it over the chicken. Slide it into the oven and bake for about an hour. Ms. Bracken recommended serving it with baked potatoes, but we like it best with a pile of rice to soak up all of the flavorful sauce.
Provided by Alex Witchel
Categories dinner, weekday, casseroles, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Mix together 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the paprika and sprinkle on all sides of the chicken.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Brown the chicken prettily on all sides, in batches, adjusting the heat as needed. Transfer the chicken to a large Dutch oven or casserole.
- Pour off the butter from the skillet, wipe it clean and return it to the heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. When the butter starts to foam, add the mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over them, stir in the chicken broth and the sherry and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Halve artichoke hearts and arrange them between the chicken pieces. Pour mushroom-sherry sauce over them and cook in the oven, covered, for 40 minutes to an hour.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 505, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 885 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
BRAISED BEEF WITH MUSHROOMS
This slow-cooked beef is so tender, it melts in your mouth. The ingredients have time to season the meat, and it's a delicious entree for two. -Pamela Boersma, Monument, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, brown meat in oil in batches. Remove and set aside., In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil. Return beef to the pan. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 724mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
SHORT RIBS BRAISED WITH MUSHROOMS AND TOMATOES
The short ribs are slowly braised with easy-to-find dried porcini mushrooms (for real, ask someone at the fancy grocery store and they'll find them for you!) until they turn into a triumph of fork-tender goodness. I love these short ribs over mashed potatoes, but the rich tomato and mushroom gravy is fantastic over soft polenta as well. I really hope you give this cool weather wonder a try.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine mushrooms and water in a bowl; soak until mushrooms are rehydrated, about 30 minutes. Drain mushrooms and reserve liquid; dice mushrooms.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Season short ribs all over with salt and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook short ribs in hot oil until browned on all sides, 7 to 12 minutes. Transfer ribs to a Dutch oven.
- Return skillet to heat and saute onion with a pinch of salt in hot pan until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Stir mushrooms into onion mixture.
- Pour reserved mushroom liquid into skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir beef broth, tomato sauce, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf into onion mixture.
- Pour tomato mixture over short ribs into Dutch oven and cover Dutch oven with a lid.
- Cook short ribs in the preheated oven until short ribs are fork-tender, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 58.3 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 556.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
BRAISED CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS
Browning the chicken seals in the juices and keeps the inside moist and flavorful. Serve this over our Oven-Baked Creamy Polenta.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high. Add chicken, and cook until light golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet. Add mushrooms and garlic, and season with salt. Cover; and cook over medium heat until mushrooms release their juices, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove lid. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add wine, and cook, stirring, until evaporated, about 1 minute. Add broth and parsley, cook over medium-high heat until mushrooms are tender and liquid is reduced, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve chicken topped with mushrooms, and drizzled with cooking liquid. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 g, Fat 10 g, Protein 43 g
BRAISED EGGPLANT, PORK AND MUSHROOMS
The honest, straightforward cuisine of the Hakkas, a nomadic people dispersed all over China, may be thought of as a country cousin of Cantonese. Dishes from the Hakka diaspora may not have the distinction or impact of those from Sichuan, but because they're interpreted broadly (note the addition of ketchup in many versions of pork and pineapple in the United States), they're fun, and they're easy to cook. This simple recipe for braised eggplant with pork and mushrooms, adapted from "The Hakka Cookbook: Chinese Soul Food From Around the World" by the food writer Linda Lau Anusasananan, is one such dish. Be sure to use small Asian or globe eggplants as they're more likely to keep their color and shape, and if you like more sauce, double it up.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 to 3 main-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Trim off the stem ends from the eggplant. If using Asian eggplant, slice into 2-inch lengths, and then cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. If using globe eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes. In a small bowl, mix the wine, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, pepper and 2/3 cup of water.
- Place a wok or a large frying pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, after about 1 minute, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and rotate the pan to spread. Add the pork, and stir-fry until it has broken into small chunks and is lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, garlic, chilies and eggplant; stir-fry until the eggplant begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Add the water mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is soft when pressed, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, and remove from the heat. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro. Note: Slender Chinese or Japanese eggplants hold their shape better and are less seedy than larger, more common globe eggplants.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 359, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 631 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BUTTON MUSHROOMS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Set a 10-inch, straight-sided saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Season the chicken thighs with the Essence, salt and pepper. Place the chicken, skin side down in the pan and sear until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and sear on the second side for another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and add the butter and mushrooms. Saute the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until browned and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions and garlic to the pan and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and cook, stirring often to make a light brown roux, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, stock and rosemary to the pan, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan, skin side down and cook the chicken for 30 minutes. Turn the chicken over and cook until the meat is very tender, about 30 minutes. Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with the chopped parsley.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking," by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William Morrow, 1993.
RED WINE-BRAISED SHORT RIB STEW WITH POTATOES, CARROTS, AND MUSHROOMS
If you haven't noticed by now, we love braising. This stew wraps itself around your soul and squeezes ever so gently. And while it truly embodies the concept of a one-pot meal, we do like to roast the vegetables separately so they retain their individual flavor, creating even greater depth of flavor.
Provided by Katherine & Ryan Harvey
Categories HarperCollins Beef Rib Dinner Kid-Friendly Soup/Stew Potato Carrot Mushroom One-Pot Meal Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Prepare the short ribs: In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the ghee or olive oil.
- Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels and season with the sea salt. Gently place the short ribs in the hot ghee or oil and sear on all sides until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side, turning as needed and searing in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pot. Transfer to a plate.
- To the same pot, add the onion, carrot and celery and cook until the veggies begin to brown, stirring as needed to avoid burning, about 5 minutes.
- Add the wine and deglaze the pot, scraping the browned bits loose from the bottom of the pot. Add the thyme and garlic and bring to a simmer. Let the wine reduce by half, about 10 minutes, then remove the pot form the heat.
- Place the browned short ribs into the wine reduction along with the bone broth and let marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Alternatively, you can prepare this dish in advance by letting the ribs marinate for a full 24 hours-well worth it in our opinion.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Remove the pot from the refrigerator, cover with a lid or aluminum foil, and transfer to the oven to braise for 2 1/2 hours.
- At the 2 hour mark, when 30 minutes remain on the cooking time for the short ribs, prepare the vegetables: On a baking sheet, toss the potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms with the ghee or oil and sea salt. Spread out in and even layer and roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the potatoes and carrots are knife-tender.
- Remove the pot with the short ribs from the oven, uncover, and transfer the meat to a plate. Strain the braising liquid into a deep serving dish; discard the solids from the liquid. Add the roasted veggies to the serving dish and stir to distribute evenly. Using your hands or a fork, break the short ribs into chunks and stir in as well. Garnish with a little chopped fresh parsley and serve family style.
- The stew or any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 6 months.
BRAISED CHICKEN LEGS WITH WILD MUSHROOMS
A good roasted chicken is a simple pleasure, but a braised chicken dish is always more interesting. Here, dried wild mushrooms, smoked bacon and red wine perfume the sauce to give these chicken legs depth and character, with a flavor nearly similar to a game bird. Using turkey broth makes this braise even more heady. For a quick, concentrated broth, simmer 2 pounds of meaty turkey wings with 6 cups water for about an hour. Finding a dried wild mushroom is not like hunting for its fresh counterpart in the forest. Most Italian delis and nearly all supermarkets sell little packets of dried wild mushrooms.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Rinse porcini with warm water (they are often sandy), then place in a small bowl, cover with hot water and soak until softened, about 15 minutes. In a separate bowl, soak the morels in hot water.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken legs on a baking sheet in one layer. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Roast, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, or until nicely browned. Remove and set aside. Turn oven to 350 degrees.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to color.
- Add bacon and tomato paste, stir to incorporate with onions, and cook for about 1 minute, then stir in garlic and cayenne. Sprinkle with flour and stir to coat. Add wine and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in turkey broth and bring to a simmer. The sauce will thicken slightly. Add bay leaf and thyme sprig. Drain porcini and morels and add to sauce.
- Submerge browned chicken legs in sauce and bring to a brisk simmer. Cover and transfer pot to oven. Bake for about 1 hour, until chicken is tender. Remove from oven and keep covered.
- While chicken bakes, make the potatoes: Put potatoes in a saucepan and cover with 1 inch of water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a brisk simmer and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and let cool. Peel potatoes with a paring knife and return to saucepan. (Alternatively, potatoes may be peeled before cooking, or you may opt to leave skins on.) Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over high heat to warm potatoes through, then set aside, covered.
- To serve, divide legs among 6 warm plates. Spoon sauce and mushrooms over each serving. Sprinkle parsley over potatoes and place a few potatoes on each plate. Transfer remaining potatoes and buttery juices to a serving dish. Serve remaining sauce in a gravy boat if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 833, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1653 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
VEGAN BRAISED COLLARD GREENS WITH MUSHROOMS
When you remove the ham from collard greens, you'll have to find that smoky savoriness elsewhere. This recipe makes up for the lost ham with four critical ingredients: Mushroom stock that comes together in 30 minutes, rehydrated shiitakes, smoked paprika and soy sauce. The bitter, sour collard greens are sweetened with just a smidge of maple syrup at the end. If you don't have any on hand, add 1 teaspoon of white or brown sugar when you add the onions. And if you like your greens extra sour, serve the bowls with lemon wedges.
Provided by Sarah Jampel
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the stock: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. When hot, add the rosemary and thyme, and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, carrot, onion, celery, bay leaf and dried shiitakes and stir so the vegetables are coated in oil. Add 5 cups water, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain, reserving the rehydrated dried shiitakes. Cut the shiitakes into 1/4-inch cubes and set aside. Taste the broth and adjust salt as necessary.
- Make the collards: In a large pot with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add red-pepper flakes, sliced mushrooms and reserved shiitakes from the broth. Cook until mushrooms are deeply brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the salt, onions and smoked paprika and cook until soft, about 5 more minutes.
- Pour in the mushroom stock and bring to a boil. Add the collard greens in large handfuls, pressing them down to wilt in the hot stock before adding more leaves.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low to simmer, then cover the pot and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, until the greens are silky and tender. Stir in soy sauce, starting with 1 tablespoon, and maple syrup. Taste the greens and adjust salt and sweetness as necessary. Serve with lemon wedges for a sour finish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 67, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 177 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
SPICY BRAISED CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS AND STAR ANISE
Categories Chicken Ginger Mushroom Onion Braise Sauté Lunar New Year Hot Pepper Anise Cabbage Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat peanut oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to bowl. Add mushrooms, 1 1/2 cups green onions, garlic and ginger to pot. Sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to pot. Add chicken broth, hoisin sauce and star anise. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pot; cool slightly. Remove skin and bones from chicken and discard. Cut meat crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
- Meanwhile, boil mixture in pot until reduced to 2 1/2 cups, about 20 minutes. Stir in cabbage and chili sauce. Boil until cabbage is tender, about 4 minutes. Return chicken to pot; simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Discard star anise. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup green onions.
BEEF TIPS AND MUSHROOMS BRAISED IN RED WINE
Make and share this Beef Tips and Mushrooms Braised in Red Wine recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Meat
Time 6h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge beef tips in flour.
- Heat oil until smoking in a large skillet. Add beef and brown. Turn to brown all sides. Transfer beef to slow cooker.
- Add onion and mushrooms to skillet. Cook until soft and browned. Add to slow cooker.
- Deglaze skillet with wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add to slow cooker.
- Add boullion, tomato sauce and garlic to slow cooker. Cook on high 2-3 hours or low 5-6 hours until beef is very tender.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and stir well. Serve over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 171.8, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 2.3
BRAISED RABBIT WITH WILD MUSHROOMS
Make and share this Braised Rabbit With Wild Mushrooms recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Rabbit
Time 2h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium heat; add in the rabbit pieces (in batches, if necessary), brown on all sides, and transfer to a plate.
- Add in the onion, mushrooms, and garlic; cook/stir, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the wine and continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the tomatoes, beef broth, tarragon, and chevril; season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil, and let boil until the sauce begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat.
- Arrange rabbit pieces in a large, greased baking dish, pour the sauce over the top; cover and bake until the rabbit is fork tender and the sauce nicely thickened, 30-35 minutes.
MISO-BRAISED BEEF WITH KING MUSHROOMS
As much as I love a traditional beef stew, or braised beef short ribs, I like to shake things up sometimes by applying the same techniques to a few non-traditional ingredients. This melt-in-your-mouth braised beef dish is cold weather comfort food at its finest. Miso adds an extra savory element, balanced with a touch of maple syrup, which further enhances the autumnal feel. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Season beef with kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Heat peanut oil in a pan over high heat. Brown beef strips on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Turn off heat and transfer beef to a plate.
- Let pan cool slightly, 1 to 2 minutes; melt butter in residual heat. Turn heat to medium and add mushrooms, cut-side down. Cook until mushrooms are lightly brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip; continue to cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes more. Add onion and season with salt; cook until slightly golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in sake and deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits using a wooden spoon. Stir in miso, maple syrup, ketchup, and chicken broth; bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Add browned beef, mushrooms, and their juices.
- Cover and let simmer over low to medium-low heat until meat is fork-tender, 2 to 3 hours, turning beef halfway through cooking time.
- Stir in vinegar, chiles, and green onions. Cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 137.6 mg, Fat 42.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 988.2 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
FETTUCCINE WITH BRAISED MUSHROOMS AND BABY BROCCOLI
I buy baby broccoli at my local Trader Joe's. The stalks are thin, like broccoli raab's, and the flowers are delicate. If you really want an intense mushroom experience, seek out the fabulous mushroom fettuccine made by Al Dente Pasta. You can find it in gourmet markets, in catalogues such as Zingerman's, and online.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the dried mushrooms in a Pyrex measuring cup and pour on 2 cups boiling water. Let soak 30 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. Place a strainer over a bowl; line it with cheesecloth, a coffee filter or paper towels; and drain the mushrooms. Squeeze the mushrooms over the strainer to extract all the flavorful juices, and measure out 1 1/2 cups of the broth. Rinse the mushrooms, away from the bowl with the broth, until they are free of sand. Squeeze dry and set aside. If very large, chop coarsely.
- Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet or saucepan over medium heat, and add the shallot. Cook, stirring for a few minutes, until tender, and add the fresh mushrooms and salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms begin to soften and to sweat, about five minutes. Add the garlic, and continue to cook the mushrooms, stirring often, until they have softened a little more, about two minutes. Add the reconstituted dried mushrooms, the wine and rosemary (or thyme), and turn the heat to high. Cook, stirring often, until the wine evaporates and the pan is almost dry, five to 10 minutes. Stir in the mushroom broth. Bring to a simmer, and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mushrooms are thoroughly tender and fragrant and the surrounding broth is thick and gravy-like, about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, and keep warm.
- When the pasta water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the baby broccoli. Blanch for five minutes, until tender but still bright. With a slotted spoon or skimmer, transfer to the pan with the mushrooms.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water. Cook al dente, until firm to the bite, following the directions on the package but checking a minute or two before the end of the designated cooking time. (Note that some egg noodles, such as Al Dente Pasta, take only three to four minutes). Add a ladleful of pasta cooking water to the mushrooms and baby broccoli, drain the pasta, and toss with the mushrooms and broccoli in a large pasta bowl or in the pan. Serve at once, passing Parmesan at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 310, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 453 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GUINNESS BRAISED BEEF WITH MUSHROOMS
Make and share this Guinness Braised Beef With Mushrooms recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Stew
Time 2h55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Arrange rack in lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat 2 T. oil in Dutch oven over high heat. Add 5 or 6 meat cubes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brown meat on all sides, 5-6 minutes; transfer to plate. Brown remaining meat in batches, adding oil as needed.
- Add onions, carrots, and garlic to Dutch oven and stir to coat with oil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are light golden, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, tie allspice, cloves, parsley and thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and chile pepper in a piece of cheesecloth.
- Add beef broth, stout, tomato paste, browned meat, and spice bag to Dutch oven. Heat to boiling, scraping bottom of pan with wooden spoon. Cover Dutch oven tightly with aluminum foil and lid. Bake, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. If necessary, add water to keep solids covered with liquid while baking.
- Note: Recipe can be made up to this pint 3 days in advance. Remove spice bag and store beef in refrigerator. Before proceeding, remove fat from surface and heat to simmering.).
- Meanwhile, heat butter and 1 T. vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until light golden, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer Dutch oven to top of stove. Remove spice bag and skim off fat from surface. Stir in vinegar and taste and adjust seasonings. Using slotted spoon, add mushrooms to stew. Simmer stew covered 5-10 minutes. Stir in chopped parsley. Serve hot over cooked rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 807.7, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 146.9, Sodium 734.7, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 55.9
BRAISED BEEF WITH MUSHROOMS AND ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
Steps:
- In a large skillet, sear the beef in 6 tablespoons oil. Add the onion, celery, 2 ounces of the carrot, 2 cloves of the garlic and caramelize. Add tomato paste, stock, and bay leaves. Simmer and let cook until meat is tender, about 1 hour. If meat is not tender, continue cooking, checking every 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the tourneed carrots, celeriac, and turnip with oil. Roast until tender, about 40 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, saute the mushrooms and thyme in oil, until the mushrooms have given up most of their liquid and are tender. Add the mushroom mixture to the stew. Serve beef with roasted vegetables.
BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BUTTON MUSHROOMS
Make and share this Braised Chicken Thighs With Button Mushrooms recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Set a 10-inch, straight-sided saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Season the chicken thighs with the Essence, salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken, skin side down in the pan and sear until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and sear on the second side for another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and add the butter and mushrooms. Saute the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until browned and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the onions and garlic to the pan and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and cook, stirring often to make a light brown roux, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, stock and rosemary to the pan, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan, skin side down and cook the chicken for 30 minutes. Turn the chicken over and cook until the meat is very tender, about 30 minutes.
- Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with the chopped parsley.
- Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast): Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Yield: 2/3 cup.
BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH MUSHROOMS AND PASTA
If you prefer a thicker sauce add in a little flour mixed with cold water to thicken towards the end of cooking time. This is a really great recipe for lamb!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 3h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set oven to 325 degrees.
- In a large Dutch oven or oven-proof pot heat oil over high heat.
- Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper then brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side) transfer to a platter or plate.
- Add in onions, garlic, mushrooms, thyme, majoram and crushed red pepper; saute for about 7-8 minutes or until veggies are tender.
- Return the lamb back to the pot.
- Add in wine and bring to a boil; simmer for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add in broth, Worcestershire sauce and crushed tomatoes; bring back to a boil.
- Cover the pot and transfer to the oven to cook for about 2-1/2 - 3 hours, or until the lamb is very tender.
- Season with salt and pepper about the last 30 minutes or cooking.
- Meanwhile cook the pasta in boiling salted water until JUST firm-tender; drain and place the pasta in a large bowl.
- Spoon the sauce over the cooked pasta, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, then place the shanks on top.
- Serve and pass more Parmesan cheese separatel at the table.
BRAISED BRISKET WITH MUSHROOMS (AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN)
Lovely flavor! Cut the brisket in half and cool it in the braising liquid to let it soak up liquid lost during cooking. Dried porcini boosts the mushroom flavor, and start with whole white mushrooms, not sliced, which lose all texture during cooking. Instructions are included for making up to 3 days ahead. Based on the delicious recipe by America's Test Kitchen. (Their site doesn't post nutritional info!)
Provided by treehuggingmom
Categories Meat
Time 6h50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and heat oven to 300 degrees.
- Pat brisket dry, prick all over fatty side with fork, and cut into 2 roasts (important for liquid reabsorption later). Season with salt and pepper.
- Use 2 skillets to brown both roasts at once. Heat oil in 12-inch skillets over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown roasts on both sides (10-14 minutes). Transfer fat side up to a single 13 by 9-inch baking dish.
- Meanwhile, microwave 3/4 cup water and porcini in covered bowl until steaming (1 minute). Let sit until softened (5 minutes). Drain porcini through strainer lined with coffee filter, reserve liquid, and mince and reserve porcini.
- Scrape browned bits from roasts into single skillet, and pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add mushrooms and ¼ teaspoon salt and cook medium-high until liquid evaporates and mushrooms are golden brown (8 minutes).
- Add onions and sugar, and cook until browned (8-10 minutes).
- Add flour, garlic, and thyme, and cook until golden and fragrant (1 to 2 minutes).
- Slowly whisk in broth, wine, ½ cup reserved porcini liquid, reserved porcini, and bay leaves, scraping up any browned bits, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, about 8 minutes.
- Pour sauce over roasts and cover dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake until tender and fork inserted into meat meets no resistance, 4½ to 5 hours.
- Let brisket cool in dish at room temperature, uncovered, for 1 hour, flipping halfway through cooling. Discard bay leaves. (Cooled brisket can be refrigerated in sauce for 2 days; reheat gently, covered, in 300-degree oven for 1 hour before proceeding with next step.).
- Transfer roasts to carving board. Strain sauce through fine-mesh strainer into fat separator; reserve mushrooms. Let liquid settle, then pour into bowl. Stir vinegar into sauce and microwave until warm, 30 to 60 seconds.
- Slice roasts against grain into ¼-inch slices and return to dish with mushrooms. Pour 1½ cups sauce over meat. Serve with remaining sauce.
- (Refrigerate sliced brisket in sauce for up to 3 days; reheat meat in sauce.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.2, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 140.6, Sodium 194.3, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 50.1
Tips:
- Choose the right mushrooms: For braising, it's best to use firm, flavorful mushrooms like cremini, shiitake, or portobello. Avoid delicate mushrooms like oyster or enoki, as they will become too soft and mushy.
- Clean the mushrooms properly: Use a soft brush or a damp cloth to remove any dirt or debris from the mushrooms. Avoid washing them under running water, as this can make them waterlogged.
- Use a variety of aromatics: Aromatics like garlic, shallots, onions, and herbs add depth of flavor to the braising liquid. Feel free to experiment with different combinations to create a unique flavor profile.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When braising mushrooms, it's important not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and releasing their juices.
- Be patient: Braising takes time, so be patient and allow the mushrooms to cook slowly over low heat. This will help them develop a rich, complex flavor.
Conclusion:
Braised mushrooms are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you serve them as a side dish, a main course, or an ingredient in another recipe, they're sure to impress. With a little time and effort, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook mushrooms, give braising a try. You won't be disappointed.
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