Mirepoix is a culinary combination of onions, carrots and celery (and herbs) sauteed in butter or oil. A common ratio of ingredients is 2 parts onion, 1 part carrot and 1 part celery.
I add Mirepoix to my black beans, my lentils, and stews/soups. Often I deglaze the pan with red or white wine depending on the meat choice.
A note on sauteeing--I sprinkle the veg mix with salt. It brings out the moisture in the vegetables, especially the onions. I let them sit without stirring until the water evaporates. Then I quickly sautee, adding any dried herb that is required for the recipe.
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