No recipe collection is complete with out a truly phenomenal onion gravy. And this one is exactly that. This homemade onion gravy recipe features caramelized onions in a luxuriously rich, brown gravy that is sure to “wow” your dinner guests as much as it has wowed thousands of our readers!
Enjoy this classic onion gravy with our traditional Bangers and Mash, Toad in the Hole, and Yorkshire Pudding!
If there’s a better smell from the kitchen than the aroma of onions caramelizing in butter I don’t know what it is. (Well, okay, that would be caramelized onions AND bacon sauteing together.) And when you turn those caramelized onions into a rich brown onion gravy the show can just stop there as far as I’m concerned. Because this homemade onion gravy recipe is a showstopper.
I never need an excuse to heap on the gravy in generous quantities. There’s been a running joke in my family since I was a child: “Kimberly would like some mashed potatoes with her gravy.” It’s true. I’m a gravy fanatic. But when you have a truly amazing homemade gravy sitting in front of you, well it’s just pretty darn hard to resist. Plus I grew up in Germany with a German mother and Oma who both excelled at gravy-making. So I can’t help it. Gravy’s in my blood. Perhaps quite literally!
Today I’m sharing a recipe with you for homemade onion gravy made from scratch. Because that’s the only way really good gravy is made. You may already have a recipe for mushroom gravy, brown gravy, turkey gravy, chicken gravy and white gravy, but no gravy repertoire is complete without a great onion gravy.
How to Serve Onion Gravy
Here are just a few ways you can use this delicious onion gravy:
- Mashed potatoes
- Hamburger or cube steak
- Roast chicken, pan-fried chicken, or chicken fried steak
- Pot roast, beef roast, pork roast or lamb roast
- Meatloaf
- Salisbury steak
- Pork chops
- Schnitzel
- Poutine
- Meatballs
And of course two of the most famous dishes featuring onion gravy is Bangers and Mash and Toad in the Hole!
Can I Make Onion Gravy Ahead of Time?
Yes! This homemade onion gravy will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container and can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop . It will also freeze for up to 3 months. Cornstarch has a tendency to break down when thawed so you may simply need to re-thicken it when you reheat it on the stovetop, the same way you did the first time.
Onion Gravy Recipe
Let’s get started!
Note: This onion gravy is excellent as is but if you’re already making a roast, frying up pork chops or chicken, if you make this gravy in same pan as those meat drippings, it will boost the flavor up to an excellent+.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the sliced onions and sugar and cook for about 30 minutes until caramelized (deep golden).
Add the red wine and herbs, bring to a rapid boil for 2 minutes, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the mustard, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
Add the stock, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
Remove sprigs of herbs. Add the vinegar, whisk in the cornstarch and simmer another minute or two until thickened, whisking continuously. Add the cold butter and whisk until dissolved.
Add salt and pepper to taste and more mustard if desired.
Serve the gravy as desired (see our list of recommendations above).
Enjoy!
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BEST Onion Gravy
Ingredients
- 1/2 stick (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions , peeled, cut in half and thinly sliced (or diced if you prefer smaller pieces)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 large sprig fresh sage
- 2 cups strong beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dark balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the sliced onions and sugar and cook for about 30 minutes until caramelized (deep golden). Add the red wine and herbs, bring to a rapid boil for 2 minutes, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the stock, mustard, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove sprigs of herbs. Add the vinegar, whisk in the cornstarch and simmer another minute or two until thickened, whisking continuously. Add the cold butter and whisk until dissolved. Add salt and pepper to taste and more mustard if desired.
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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet September 28, 2019
Pam says
Oh this looks really good! I love onion gravy and this recipe looks great.
Emily Zielinski says
This looks amazing! its exactly how i mkae my mushroom gravy! delicious
Emman Damian says
This is the first time I heard about Onion Gravy! It looks so delicious! So yummy!
Dana says
Believe it or not, I have never had onion gravy in my life. BUT that’s going to change. This would be so good over almost any kind of meat. I think it would be great with meatloaf.
Sophie Anderson says
This was very tasty! I didn’t have any wine, so I just used a slightly increased amount of chicken stock. We liked very much, and I will make this again. Thanks for the recipe.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Fantastic, Sophie, thanks so much!
Diana Groom says
This looks absolutly marvellous. Does it freeze well by any chance?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Hi Diana, cornstarch does not freeze well but if you instead use flour to thicken the gravy then the gravy will freeze quite well.
Sophie Anderson says
Made both versions, & would make again. Great umami, lots of compliments.
Cathy says
Love the addition of onions … I could see this becoming my go to gravy for so many dishes!
Whits@amusebouche says
I did add a clove or two of garlic! I think it even tasted better the next day!
Catalina says
Onion gravy is my favorite! I should try your recipe!
Taylor says
This has such amazing flavor! Delicious!
jade manning says
I love Onion Gravy, but yours look rich and full of flavor!
Dorothy Reinhold says
THat looks so rich and silky. The carmalized onions will add the best flavor!
Sara Welch says
Such a savory gravy! Looking forward to enjoying this over some mashed potatoes; yum!
Demeter says
So many amazing uses for this gravy! This is a must have all holiday season long. Looks fantastic!