Balsamic Mushrooms
Balsamic Mushrooms are sautéed in a delicious balsamic sauce and they pick up so much flavor. So quick and easy to prepare! Makes a great accompaniment to steak or chicken and I love them on baked potatoes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound mushrooms (cremini or white), quartered
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Mix together balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and water in a small bowl.
- In a large cast iron pan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- When butter has melted, add mushrooms and salt. Stir to get mushrooms coated in butter/oil.
- Let cook until mushrooms have released their moisture and most of it has evaporated.
- Turn heat to low and add garlic and remaining tablespoon of butter, along with black pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add balsamic mixture and stir to coat the mushrooms. Continue to cook until liquid is reduced to a glaze.