French Onion Rice

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Course: Dinner | Serves: 6 

French onion rice is a fragrant stove-top rice dish with caramelized onions topped with gruyere cheese melted on top. Inspired by Rose of Nish Kitchen https://nishkitchen.com/french-onion-rice/

3 onions, diced

3 Tbsp olive oil

6 Tbsp butter, divided

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups beef stock

2 cups short grain or basmati rice

½ tsp salt

Pepper, to taste

1 cup gruyere cheese, grated

Caramelize the onions in olive oil and 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large saute pan over medium-low heat stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, garlic, beef stock, rice, salt, and pepper. Stir together until the mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook over low heat with a lid until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20-30 minutes. Turn off the heat and top rice with gruyere cheese, top with a lid, and let rest for 10 minutes and letting the cheese get melty.