French Onion Rice

By June Xie · delish.com

8 servings

1 hr 5 min

Caramelized onions folded into toasted basmati rice and simmered in beef broth, finished with Gruyère and fresh thyme.

prepRinse and drain basmati rice
3 tbsp / 45 g butter (for caramelizing onions)	Caramelize onions, 35–40 min	Toast rice 3–4 min, stir in 3/4 caramelized onions	Simmer with broth, covered, 18 min	Rest covered 5 min, fluff with fork	Top with reserved onions, Gruyère, thyme & lemon
1 tbsp / 15 ml extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lb / 680 g onions, divided (about 2 large)
1 1/4 tsp kosher salt	Toast aromatics & wine, 1 min
1 tbsp / 15 g butter (for aromatics)
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup / 60 ml white wine (optional)
2 tbsp / 30 g butter (for toasting rice)
2 cups / 400 g basmati rice, rinsed and drained
3 cups / 720 ml low-sodium beef broth
Freshly shredded Gruyère, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving

Read left to right — each column combines what's behind it. Tap a step to check it off, or an ingredient to mark it as one you have.