Onion Gravy

A rich, sweet gravy of slowly softened onions, perfect with roast beef, sausages or pork.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 45 minutes
Vegetarian
✅
Nuts
❌
Serves
6 people
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 25g butter
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp soft brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 600ml hot vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Melt the butter with the oil in a large saucepan and add the onions with a pinch of salt.

  2. Cook over a low heat for 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until very soft and golden.

  3. Add the sugar and cook for a further 5 minutes until deep brown and sticky.

  4. Stir in the flour for 1 minute, then add the stock a little at a time, stirring well.

  5. Add the balsamic vinegar and soy sauce, simmer for 10 minutes until thickened, season and serve.