BASQUE MUSHROOM TOASTS

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Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1/4 cup dry Sherry
1/2 small fried red chili
1 cup canned beef broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 large 1/2-inch-thick French or sourdough bread slices
Olive oil

Steps:

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Mix Sherry and chili; simmer 3 minutes. Add broth; cook until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in parsley.
Meanwhile preheat broiler. Brush bread with olive oil. Broil until golden.
Arrange 1 toast slice on each plate. Spoon mushroom sauce over and serve.