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Rich French Onion Butter Rice: An Easy, Comforting Side Dish

Close-up of fluffy french onion butter rice served in a white bowl, topped generously with crispy, caramelized onions.
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You can take a simple side dish to the next level with this French onion butter rice recipe. It uses rich, savory flavors from caramelized onions and beef broth to create a comforting dish that pairs well with chicken or steak.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and 1/4 cup of the butter. Melt the butter.
  3. Add the sliced onions to the skillet. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes until the onions are deeply caramelized and soft. Add the salt and pepper during the last five minutes of cooking.
  4. Stir the uncooked rice into the caramelized onions. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat the grains.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the French onion soup, beef broth, and water.
  6. Pour the rice and onion mixture into the prepared baking dish. Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the rice. Dot the top with the remaining 1/4 cup of butter, cut into small pieces.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the foil during baking.
  9. Remove the dish from the oven and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff the French onion butter rice gently with a fork before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra savory flavor, substitute half of the beef broth with dry red wine during the liquid addition step.
  • If you do not have beef broth, you can use chicken broth, but the flavor profile will be less intense.
  • This recipe works best with long-grain white rice; avoid instant or quick-cooking varieties.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/french-onion-butter-rice-recipe/

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