Amazing Mussels



INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons minced garlic

4 shallots, chopped

4 cups beef broth

1 jalapeno pepper, minced

1 red chili pepper, minced

4 fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped

20 fresh basil leaves, torn

2 cups white wine

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 cup light cream

5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded

DIRECTIONS:

1. Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add
garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring constantly, until
lightly browned. Add a splash of the beef broth, jalapeno,
and red chile pepper, and simmer for a few minutes to blend
the flavors.

2. Add the tomatoes, basil leaves, white wine, and remaining
beef broth. Bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a small
amount of the light cream, and pour it and the rest of the
cream into the stock pot. Return to a boil, and add the
mussels. Cook until all of the shells have opened, about 5
minutes.



Amazing Mussels