Sauce Chasseur

Name: Sauce Chasseur
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Button or wild mushrooms, sliced — 200 g (7 oz); Shallots, minced — 2; White wine — 125 ml (1/2 cup); Espagnole sauce or demi-glace — 250 ml (1 cup); Tomatoes, diced (or tomato purée) — 100 g (3.5 oz); Fresh tarragon and parsley, chopped — 10 g (1.5 tbsp); Butter — 20 g (1.5 tbsp); Salt and pepper — to taste

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10 min

Prep

25 min

Cook

Ingredients

Button or wild mushrooms, sliced — 200 g (7 oz)
Shallots, minced — 2
White wine — 125 ml (1/2 cup)
Espagnole sauce or demi-glace — 250 ml (1 cup)
Tomatoes, diced (or tomato purée) — 100 g (3.5 oz)
Fresh tarragon and parsley, chopped — 10 g (1.5 tbsp)
Butter — 20 g (1.5 tbsp)
Salt and pepper — to taste

Method

Melt butter in a sauté pan; cook mushrooms over medium-high heat until golden, about 6-8 minutes.
Add shallots and cook 2 minutes until softened.
Pour in white wine, simmer until reduced by half.
Stir in espagnole sauce and diced tomatoes; simmer 10-15 minutes until thickened.
Finish with fresh tarragon and parsley, season with salt and pepper.

Cultural Background: Meaning 'hunter's sauce', chasseur is a rustic derivative of espagnole built with mushrooms, shallots, white wine and tomato, traditionally served with game, chicken or sautéed rabbit — dishes a hunter might bring home.

Tips: • Browning the mushrooms well before adding liquid builds essential depth of flavour. • Add the fresh herbs at the very end to preserve their aroma.

Variations: • Use wild mushrooms like chanterelles for a more rustic, autumnal version. • Add a splash of brandy with the wine for extra depth.

Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Reheating: Reheat gently over low heat, stirring occasionally. Nutrition (per serving) Approx. 55 kcal, 1.5 g protein, 3 g fat, 4 g carbohydrate per 30 ml serving. FAQs What is chasseur sauce traditionally served with? Sautéed chicken, rabbit or game dishes — 'poulet chasseur' is the classic pairing. Can I make it vegetarian? Yes, use a vegetable-based brown sauce instead of espagnole made with meat stock.

FAQs: What is chasseur sauce traditionally served with? Sautéed chicken, rabbit or game dishes — 'poulet chasseur' is the classic pairing. Can I make it vegetarian? Yes, use a vegetable-based brown sauce instead of espagnole made with meat stock.