Onion Gravy for British Bangers and Mash

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Being a Brit, onion gravy with bangers and mash is a fairly regular staple in our house. I tried recipe after recipe for the perfect onion gravy, and this is by far and away the best.

Submitted by Lupin Pooter
Updated on November 4, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter

  • 3 medium onions, thinly sliced

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken stock

  • ½ cup red wine

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make onion gravy for British bangers and mash.

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  2. Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes.

    Onions cooking until softened.

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  3. Reduce heat to low; cover, and cook until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.

    Onions caramelized after cooking for 20-minutes.

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  4. Stir in flour until well mixed.

    Flour added to caramelized onions.

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  5. Stir in chicken stock, red wine, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce; simmer until sauce is thickened, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    Chicken stock, red wine, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce being stirred into the pan.

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    Ingredients stirred until thickened.

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Recipe Tip

To make a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

226 Calories
18g Fat
11g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 226
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 514mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 180mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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