Ditch the store-bought onion gravy and make your own super-easy red onion gravy from scratch. So delicious and warming!
This red onion gravy is perfect with sausages and mashed potatoes and is quick to prepare.
Why You’ll LOVE This Red Onion Gravy Recipe
Just a few ingredients – most are pantry staples, so you can make this gravy with minimal shopping.
Really easy recipe – chop, fry, simmer and serve. It comes together while your main dish cooks.
Red Onion Gravy Recipe
Serves – 4
Prep Time – 5 minutes
Cook Time – 20 minutes
Total Time – 25 minutes
Equipment Needed
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring jug
- Teaspoon
- Tablespoon
- Saucepan
- Cooking spoon
Ingredients For Red Onion Gravy
You’ll only need a few ingredients to simmer up a panful of this tasty red onion gravy
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion – chopped or sliced
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp plain flour
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp onion granules
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 400ml beef stock
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
How To Make Red Onion Gravy
This gravy is simple to make and delicious poured over bangers and mash.
Step One – Gently fry the red onions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onion softens.
Step Two – Add the honey
- Stir in the honey and cook for a further minute to caramelise the onion slightly.
Step Three – Add the flour
- Sprinkle in the plain flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring so the onion is coated and the raw flour taste cooks out.
Step Four – Add the seasonings
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well so the flavours combine.
Step Five – Add the hot beef stock
- Slowly pour in the hot beef stock, whisking or stirring to create a smooth gravy without lumps.
Step Six – Cook the red onion gravy
- Bring to the boil, then reduce to a low simmer with the lid off for about 10 minutes, until the gravy has thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve.
How To Store And Reheat Leftover Onion Gravy
How to store leftover onion gravy
Cool the gravy within two hours of cooking and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 48 hours.
For longer storage, cool and place in a freezer-safe container for up to eight weeks. Defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating.
How to reheat onion gravy
Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat, bringing to a gentle boil and stirring often for about 5 minutes until piping hot throughout. If the gravy has thickened too much after cooling, add a splash of stock or water and stir to loosen.
This Red Onion Gravy Goes Great With…
- Bangers and Mash
- Sausage and Mash Pie
- Air Fryer Sausages
- Pork Chops
- Minced Beef Pie
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Red Onion Gravy
Serves 4
5 minutes
20 minutes
25 minutes
A rich, beefy onion gravy that’s perfect for pouring over bangers and mash.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion – chopped or sliced
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp plain flour
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp onion granules
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 400ml beef stock
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and a pinch of salt, and cook for around 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the honey and cook for another minute.
- Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat the onions.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of black pepper.
- Slowly pour in the hot beef stock, whisking or stirring to make a smooth gravy.
- Bring to the boil, then simmer uncovered on low for about 10 minutes until thickened. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 73
Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 310mg
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 3g
Nutritional content is a general guide and may vary depending on ingredients and quantities used. Calculate exact values if you have specific dietary requirements.
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