Warm, hearty, and indulgent Balsamic Mushroom Bourguignon - with meaty mushrooms, pearl onions, thick-cut carrots, celery, and spices - simmered to perfection in a rich red wine sauce that tastes like heaven in a bowl. Serve this one over mashed parsnips, potatoes, or noodles!
4Portobello MushroomsCut into Large pieces (about 4-6 per mushroom)
6OuncesPetite MushroomsLeave whole
3Large CarrotsSliced into thick rounds
1CupCelery Sliced
1CupPearl Onions
1tablespoonBalsamic VinegarUse a good quality, aged balsamic if you have it
2tablespoonSoy Sauce or Tamari
1tablespoonMaple Syrup
1CupRed Wine
2½CupsVegetable Broth
2tablespoonTomato Paste
2Bay Leaves
6SprigsFresh Thyme Or 1 teaspoon dried
1tablespoonCornstarch + 2 tablespoon Water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F
In an oven-safe skillet or pot, combine the melted butter, mushrooms, carrots, celery, onions, balsamic, soy sauce or tamari, and maple syrup
Transfer to the oven and roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes
Return skillet to stove and add the red wine. Simmer for 5 minutes over medium-high heat
Add the vegetable broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a light boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and sprigs of thyme
In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water
Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the stew until thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, if needed