Simple Onion Gravy

Simple Onion Gravy

If you want to learn how to make Onion Gravy for those classic homemade comfort dishes, here is a simple and quick recipe you can turn to time and time again.

5 min prep 20 min cook 25 min total 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Sunflower oil
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 tsp Plain flour
  • 400 ml Beef stock
  • 1 tsp Mustard
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 - 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onion. Stir over a low heat for 5-6 minutes until soft. (Cook on low for longer if you have time).

  2. 2

    Add the flour and stir for 1 minute until the onions are coated.

  3. 3

    Turn the heat up a little to medium and slowly add the beef stock, stirring all the time.

  4. 4

    Add the mustard, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

  5. 5

    If you have a hand blender, blend until smooth.

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