Mustard Sauce for Corned Beef

Ingredients and Weight:

• Unsalted butter: 1 tablespoon
• All-purpose flour: 2 tablespoons
• Whole-grain mustard: 2 tablespoons
• Dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon
• Heavy cream: 1 cup
• Beef broth: 1/2 cup
• Fresh thyme leaves: 1 tablespoon
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

5 minutes

Cooking Time:

5-7 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in the whole-grain mustard and Dijon mustard.
4. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream and beef broth.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 recipe):

• Calories: 120
• Fat: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and creamy
• Tangy with a hint of sweetness
• Pairs perfectly with corned beef
• Simple and easy to prepare

User Comments:

• "This mustard sauce is amazing! It's the perfect complement to corned beef." - John
• "I love that it's not too spicy, but it still has a nice depth of flavor." - Mary
• "Easy to make and tastes like something from a fancy restaurant." - Sarah

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use good quality mustard for the best flavor.
• If the sauce is too thick, add a little more heavy cream.
• If the sauce is too thin, simmer for a few minutes longer.
• Serve the sauce immediately over hot corned beef.