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Onion Gravy Recipe

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This rich and savory onion gravy recipe features slowly simmered yellow onions in butter, combined with flavorful beef broth and a blend of aromatic seasonings. Perfect as a classic accompaniment to meats, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables, this gravy delivers comfort and depth with an easy stovetop preparation.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large yellow onions (sliced about ½ inch thick)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 beef bouillon cube

Seasonings

  • 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground sage
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Thickening Agent

  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

Finishing Butter

  • 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Onions: Slice the onions into approximately ½ inch thick pieces, ensuring they are similarly sized for even cooking.
  2. Sauté Onions: Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, cover the pot partially, and let them simmer gently, stirring every few minutes. Continue to cook and soften the onions for about 25 minutes, reducing heat if they begin to brown too quickly.
  3. Mix Cornstarch Slurry: While the onions cook, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, dried thyme, ground sage, garlic powder, and beef broth to this mixture, stirring thoroughly. Refrigerate this mixture until ready to add to the onions.
  4. Add Thickening Mixture: Once onions have softened and reduced, whisk the cornstarch-broth mixture again as the cornstarch may settle. Add it to the pot with the onions, using a spatula to lift any settled cornstarch off the bottom of the container.
  5. Deglaze and Add Bouillon: Use the liquid to deglaze the pot’s bottom, scraping to lift any caramelized onion bits to enhance flavor. Add the beef bouillon cube into the pot.
  6. Simmer Gravy: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Continue cooking until the gravy reaches your desired thickness, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Finish with Butter (Optional): Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of cold unsalted butter to create a smooth and velvety texture, a classic chef’s technique called monter au beurre.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth and bouillon cube with vegetable alternatives.
  • Adjust the thickness by varying the amount of corn starch slurry used.
  • Keeping the water cold before mixing with cornstarch helps prevent lumps.
  • Use a non-stick pot or heavy-bottomed pan to avoid burning the onions.
  • Stir regularly when simmering onions to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.

Keywords: onion gravy, beef gravy, stovetop gravy, comfort food, savory sauce, side dish, onion sauce

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