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French Onion Rice Recipe

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This French Onion Rice recipe combines caramelized onions with savory beef consommé and classic French onion soup to create a flavorful and comforting side dish. Baked to perfection, the rice absorbs all the rich, sweet, and umami-packed flavors, making it a perfect accompaniment to meats or a hearty addition to any meal.

Ingredients

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For the Onion and Rice Mixture

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 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

  1. Caramelize the onions: Warm the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and sugar, then cook while stirring frequently until the onions become very soft and deeply caramelized, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the rice base: While the onions cook, add the rice, beef consommé, French onion soup, water, dried thyme, salt, and pepper into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  3. Add caramelized onions: Once the onions are fully caramelized, spread them evenly over the top of the rice mixture in the baking dish to layer the flavors.
  4. First baking phase: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 30 minutes. This allows the rice to absorb the liquid and flavors.
  5. Second baking phase: Remove the foil carefully, stir the rice mixture to redistribute the ingredients, and continue baking uncovered for another 30 minutes until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
  6. Rest and serve: Let the baked rice stand for 5 minutes after removing from the oven. Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired, and serve warm as a savory side dish.

Notes

  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to help with even caramelization of the onions.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste, especially since canned consommé and soup already contain salt.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute beef consommé and French onion soup with vegetable-based broth and soup.
  • Letting the rice rest after baking ensures better texture when served.
  • Fresh thyme or parsley adds a bright contrast to the rich flavors.

Keywords: French onion rice, caramelized onion rice, baked rice recipe, savory rice side dish, French cuisine side dish

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