Hairy Bikers Onion Gravy Recipe
This Hairy Bikers onion gravy recipe is one of those comforting kitchen classics. It feels warm and familiar. It smells rich and deep.
Ingredients
- 3 large onions thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 500 ml beef stock
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme optional
Instructions
Slice the Onions
- Peel the onions. Slice them thin and even. This helps them cook slowly and evenly.
Heat the Pan
- Place the pan on medium heat. Add butter and olive oil. Let them melt together gently.
Add the Onions
- Add the sliced onions to the pan. Stir well to coat them with fat.
Cook Slowly
- Lower the heat. Cook onions for 20 minutes. Stir often until soft and golden.
Add Sugar
- Sprinkle sugar over onions. This helps them caramelize and taste sweeter.
Add Flour
- Sprinkle flour over onions. Stir well. Cook for two minutes to remove raw taste.
Pour in Stock
- Slowly add beef stock. Stir constantly to avoid lumps forming.
Add Seasoning
- Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and thyme. Stir gently to combine.
Simmer the Gravy
- Let the gravy simmer for 10 minutes. Stir often until thick and glossy.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the gravy. Add more salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use red onions for a sweeter gravy flavor.
- Cook onions very slowly for best color.
- Use vegetable stock for a vegetarian version.
- Add a splash of red wine for deeper flavor.
- Blend the gravy for a smooth texture.
- Add mushrooms for extra richness.
- Use chicken stock for lighter gravy.