Categories: Sauces 
      Yield: 2 cups 
  
    3/4 c  Butter 
    1/3 c  Fresh mushrooms (finely 
           Chopped) 
    1/2 c  Ham, minced 
    1/3 c  Shallots, finely chopped 
    1/2 c  Onions, finely chopped 
      2 tb Garlic, minced 
      2 tb Flour, all-purpose 
    1/2 ts Salt 
    1/8 ts Black pepper 
           Dash cayenne pepper 
    3/4 c  Beef stock 
    1/2 c  Red wine 
  
    Melt butter in a 9-inch skillet; add mushrooms, ham, shallots, onion, and 
  garlic.  Saute until lightly browned. Add flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne; 
  cook until browned. Blend in beef stock and wine and simmer over low heat 
  for 35 to 45 minutes. 
   
  Southern Living ... August, 1971