This french onion may appear to be the result of an experienced chef and hours, if not days of cooking, but it’s actually a lot simpler to make than you think. The cheese melting on the sides, the crunchy bread, and the crisp onions mesh together so well that you can’t finish it without it leaving a satisfied smile on your face. It’s all heart but not hard. All you need is a crockpot to let it do the magic.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 8 ounces of beer
- 64 ounces of low-sodium beef stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- french bread
- gruyere cheese, sliced
First, set your crockpot on high.
Add onions, garlic, brown sugar, butter, salt and balsamic and mix together.
Cover the pot and let cook for 60 minutes. Stir occasionally until onions are caramalized and brown on the edges. Once they are, stir in the flour thoroughly and let sit for 5 minutes. Add in beer, beef stock, thyme, and pepper. Season with salt and pepper to your preference. Turn the heat down to low and let the crockpot cook for 6-8 hours.
When you’re ready to eat, heat up the pot. Before serving, add sliced french bread/baguette and a slice of cheese to the top. Dig in once the cheese has started to melt. Enjoy!
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