Description
French Onion Butter Rice is a comforting dish that beautifully captures the essence of classic French onion soup. This creamy rice recipe features golden caramelized onions sautéed in rich butter, combined with fluffy long-grain white rice cooked in savory beef broth. It’s a fantastic side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats or roasted vegetables, making it suitable for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With its warm, buttery flavor and satisfying texture, this easy-to-make recipe will surely impress your family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown and caramelized (15-20 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed rice to the skillet, stirring well to coat in butter.
- Pour in beef broth and thyme, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional five minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Serve warm topped with leftover caramelized onions.
Notes
To enhance creaminess, consider stirring in heavy cream or sour cream after cooking.
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding cooked vegetables or proteins of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, consider stirring in heavy cream or sour cream after cooking. Feel free to customize the dish by adding cooked vegetables or proteins of your choice.