10 oz mushrooms, stems discarded & caps sliced 1/4 inch thick .
3 shallots, sliced thin .
3/4 c heavy cream .
2 bay leaves .
1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed .
3/4 c chicken broth or vegetable broth .
2 tbsps butter .
3 tbsps flour .
5 tbsps vegetable oil .
1 onion, minced .
2 garlic cloves, pressed (or minced garlic) .
3 sprigs fresh thyme .
salt
Directions
Step #1 In a small bowl toss together shallots, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper & 2 tbsps flour.
Step #2 Set aside.
Step #3 In a skillet heat 3 tbsp oil over medium high heat; add shallots & cook this until golden & crisp (5 mins).
Step #4 Transfer shallots with the oil to baking sheet lined with paper towels.
Step #5 Wipe out skillet & return to medium high heat, adding remaining oil (2 tbsps), mushrooms & 1/4 tsp salt, cooking stirring until browned (8 - 10 mins).
Step #6 Transfer to plate & set aside.
Step #7 Wipe out skillet & heat butter over med-heat/flame, adding onion when butter melts, cooking stirring every once in awhile until edges brown (2 mins).
Step #8 Stir in garlic & remaining flour (1 tbsp), green beans, thyme & bay leaves.
Step #9 Stir in cream, increasing heat to medium high, broth, cover & cook this until beans are tender (4-5 mins).
Step #10 Stir in mushrooms, continuing to cook uncovered until beans are tender & sauce thickens (4-5 mins).
Step #11 Remove from heat.
Step #12 Discard bay leaves & thyme, season this with salt & pepper.
Step #13 Transfer to serving dish, sprinkling with reserved shallots.