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