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Sweet, caramelized onions simmered in a rich, savory brown gravy. This Southern classic is the perfect topping for mashed potatoes, biscuits, or country-fried steak, bringing deep flavor to any meal.
Caramelize the Onions
Create the Roux and Gravy Base
Simmer and Season
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Sweet, caramelized onions simmered in a rich, savory brown gravy. This Southern classic is the perfect topping for mashed potatoes, biscuits, or country-fried steak, bringing deep flavor to any meal.
This southern recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 179.16 calories per serving with 4.55g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
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To make this vegetarian, use a rich mushroom or vegetable broth instead of beef broth. For a vegan version, also substitute the butter with olive oil or a plant-based butter.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of dried sage or rosemary along with the flour for a more aromatic, herby flavor profile that pairs well with pork or poultry.
For a richer, more decadent gravy, stir in a tablespoon of heavy cream or a small pat of cold butter at the very end of cooking, just before serving.
Sauté 8 ounces of sliced cremini mushrooms with the onions until they have released their liquid and started to brown, then proceed with the recipe as written.
Onions are an excellent source of antioxidants, particularly quercetin, which helps combat inflammation and may protect against chronic diseases.
By building deep flavor from caramelized onions and using low-sodium broth, this recipe provides a savory taste without relying heavily on salt, making it a better choice for managing sodium intake.
Onions contain prebiotic fibers like inulin and fructooligosaccharides, which feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut, supporting overall digestive health.
A single serving of this Onions and Gravy (about 3/4 cup) contains approximately 175 calories, making it a flavorful yet reasonably low-calorie addition to a meal.
In moderation, it can be part of a balanced diet. It's primarily made from onions and broth. The main sources of fat and calories are the butter and flour. Using low-sodium broth helps control the sodium content. It's a comfort food best enjoyed as a topping rather than a main dish.
Yes. You can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend. Alternatively, you can omit the flour and thicken the gravy at the end with a cornstarch slurry (mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water, then whisk into the simmering gravy).
Sweet onions like Vidalia or yellow onions are the best choices. They have a higher sugar content, which leads to a sweeter, deeper flavor when caramelized. Red onions can be used, but they will alter the color and taste of the final gravy.
Lumps usually form when the liquid is added too quickly to the flour. To fix it, you can use an immersion blender to smooth it out directly in the pan, or carefully pour the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve to strain out the lumps.
Absolutely. While beef broth provides the classic rich, brown color and flavor, you can easily substitute it with chicken broth, mushroom broth, or a hearty vegetable broth depending on your preference and what you're serving it with.