BEST Onion Gravy
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
82 kcal
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Course
Condiments
BEST Onion Gravy
Description
BEST Onion Gravy begins with slowly caramelizing thinly sliced yellow onions and sugar in butter until richly golden. Red wine and fresh herb sprigs are added and boiled briefly, followed by a simmer in strong beef broth with seasonings like Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. After a prolonged simmer to meld flavors, the herbs are removed. A touch of balsamic vinegar brightens the gravy, and a cornstarch slurry thickens it while whisking ensures smoothness. The final addition of cold butter enriches the sauce with a velvety finish and shiny appearance.
This gravy offers a deep, slightly sweet and savory base elevated by the fresh herbs and tangy accents. The slow caramelization of onions gives a natural sweetness and depth, complementing hearty dishes such as roast beef, steak, or mashed potatoes. It can serve as a flavorful accompaniment to any meal needing a robust sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tick butter unsalted, 56 grams
- 2 yellow onion peeled, cut in half and thinly sliced (or diced if you prefer smaller pieces, large
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 thyme sprigs, fresh
- 1 sage large sprig; fresh
- 2 cups beef broth strong
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard prepared
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar dark
- 1 tablespoon corn starch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons butter cold unsalted
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the sliced onions and sugar and cook for about 30 minutes until caramelized (deep golden). Add the red wine and herbs, bring to a rapid boil for 2 minutes, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the stock, mustard, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove sprigs of herbs. Add the vinegar, whisk in the cornstarch and simmer another minute or two until thickened, whisking continuously. Add the cold butter and whisk until dissolved. Add salt and pepper to taste and more mustard if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 396mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 221IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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