Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound fresh green beans (rinsed, trimmed and snapped)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 8 oz Baby Bella mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven 350 degrees.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt and green beans. Cook 5-7 minutes. Remove to an ice bath. Cool, drain thoroughly.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, add the onions and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and saute another minute.
  • Add the mushrooms, saute until moisture is releasing about 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over and stir, cook another 1-2 minutes to remove the flour taste.
  • Add the stock, fresh thyme, bay leaf, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the heavy cream, stir and continue simmering until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Usually 10-15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the green beans, stir to evenly coat. Pour into a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle the French fried onions over the top evenly.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until browned and bubbling.
  • Let rest at least 5 minutes before serving.