How to Make Mushroom Bourguignon

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice mimics the sweetness of wine without the alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Using water with seasonings can reduce costs.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch is a gluten-free thickener that can be less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in diced carrots, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Pour in red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

Add vegetable broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.

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