Description
A comforting and flavorful French Onion Rice dish featuring caramelized onions baked with long-grain white rice in a rich blend of beef consommé and French onion soup for a savory, aromatic meal.
Ingredients
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For the Caramelized Onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
For the Rice Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef consommé
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can French onion soup
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Warm the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and sprinkle with sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions become very soft and caramelized, about 25–30 minutes.
- Prepare Rice Mixture: While the onions caramelize, combine the rice, beef consommé, French onion soup, water, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Stir well to mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Top with Caramelized Onions: Once the onions are perfectly caramelized, spread them evenly over the rice mixture in the baking dish.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 30 minutes to cook the rice partially and infuse flavors.
- Uncover and Continue Baking: Carefully remove the foil and stir the rice gently. Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let the rice stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle. Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Caramelizing onions slowly enhances their natural sweetness and depth of flavor, essential for this recipe.
- Use a greased baking dish to prevent sticking during baking.
- You can substitute beef consommé with vegetable broth for a lighter version, though it will alter the flavor profile.
- Adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley as garnish adds a fresh aroma and visual appeal.
- Ensure the baking dish is covered tightly to allow the rice to cook evenly and absorb all liquids.
