Ingredients
1.5kg brown onions
6 tbsp butter
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic
crushed
1 tbsp sugar
½ cup plain flour
8 cups beef stock
2 tsp thyme
3 bay leaves
½ tsp pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 French loaf
sliced
1 cup gruyere cheese
grated
Allergy Advice
Contains Dairy
Contains Gluten
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 oven proof bowls
- 1 grill
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a saucepan until hot and add onions. Stirring every 2 minutes until they are collapsed.
- Add garlic and sugar and keep stirring for 5 minutes more until caramelised.
- Sprinkle flour over and stir to brown and make a roux.
- Gradually add beef stock to thicken and add thyme, pepper and bay leaves.
- Stir in wine and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Ladle into oven proof bowls and place on top a slice of French bread topped with grated cheese. Grill for 5 minutes or until cheese is golden and melted.
- Sprinkle with some chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Tip
This is a great standby dish but it is fancy enough for a dinner party too.
Variation
You can substitute any cheese you like on the top of the bread.
