Description
French Onion Rice is a savory and comforting side dish that features caramelized onions mixed with tender rice grains, flavored with beef broth and aromatic seasonings. This easy stovetop recipe is topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil.
- Caramelize onions: Add sliced onion and cook for 10–12 minutes until golden and caramelized.
- Add rice and seasonings: Stir in rice, then add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Rest and garnish: Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, stir in cheese if desired, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit Worcestershire sauce or use a vegetarian substitute.
- This rice pairs well with roasted chicken, steak, or sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
