Creamy onion sauce

6 servings

60 minutes

Creamy onion sauce is the embodiment of elegance in French cuisine. Its delicate, velvety flavor is created by the combination of caramelized onions, aromatic thyme, and a subtle hint of white wine. Star anise adds a light spiciness, while meat broth and cream provide richness and depth. This sauce perfectly complements meat dishes, enhancing their flavor and creating a harmony of aromas. It can be served with grilled steak or roasted poultry, making every meal a true gastronomic delight. The French have long valued such sauces for their ability to transform simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 177.1
• Proteins: 1.8g
• Fats: 14.7g
• Carbohydrates: 9.7g

Ingredients

• Onion: 500 g
• Thyme: 2 sprig
• Dry white wine: 30 ml
• Anise (star anise): 1 pc
• Meat broth: 100 ml
• Butter: 30 g
• Vegetable oil: 30 ml
• Cream 33%: 100 ml
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Chop the onion into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 500 g

3. Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan, add onion, and add thyme leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 30 ml
   • Onion: 500 g
   • Thyme: 2 sprigs

4. Fry until golden brown.

5. Add wine, star anise, and broth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry white wine: 30 ml
   • Anise (star anise): 1 piece
   • Meat broth: 100 ml

6. Simmer on low heat until the onion is completely soft.

7. Remove the star anise and blend the sauce with a blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Anise (star anise): 1 piece

8. Add butter, cream, and blend again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 30 g
   • Cream 33%: 100 ml

9. Add salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

10. Serve creamy sauce with meat.