Creamy Wild Mushroom Ragoût

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This mushroom ragoût (sometimes confused with ragù) not only looks and tastes great, but it's one of those magical side dishes that shines equally as bright whether you serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter, divided

  • 1 ¼ pounds assorted wild mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 pinch salt

  • ¼ cup minced shallots

  • 2 tablespoons cognac or brandy

  • 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar

  • ½ cup crème fraîche

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until any liquid evaporates and mushrooms are light brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

  2. Add shallots and remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until mushrooms are caramelized and almost tender, about 10 minutes.

  3. Drizzle in cognac and vinegar and cook until liquid evaporates, 1 minute. Stir in crème fraîche.

  4. Stir in chicken broth and marjoram; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until slightly thickened and mushrooms are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

    close up view of Creamy Wild Mushroom Ragoût garnished with fresh herbs in a white bowl
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Editor's Note:

Chef John uses his homemade crème fraîche in this recipe.

29 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

250 Calories
21g Fat
13g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 272mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 358mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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