julia-child-stuffed-onions-recipe
Julia Child. A legend. She loved food. She made cooking fun. Her stuffed onions are amazing. This recipe is simple.
Ingredients
- 6 large yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- Thyme sprig
Instructions
Prepare the Onions
- Peel the onions. Cut a small slice from the top. Cut a small slice from the bottom. This helps them sit flat. Boil them in water. Boil for 15 minutes. They should be tender. Let them cool. Scoop out the centers. Leave 2-3 outer layers. Chop the scooped onion.
Make the Stuffing
- Melt butter in a pan. Cook the chopped onion. Cook until soft. In a bowl, mix pork. Add breadcrumbs. Add milk and egg. Add parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Add cooked onion. Mix well.
Stuff the Onions
- Fill each onion. Use the pork mixture. Press it in firmly. Don't overfill.
Bake the Onions
- Place stuffed onions. Put them in a baking dish. Pour in broth. Add white wine. Add bay leaf and thyme. Cover with foil. Bake at 350°F (175°C). Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 15 more minutes. Brown the tops.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients.
- Don't overcook the onions.
- They should be tender.
- Not mushy.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Get creative with stuffing.
- Try different herbs.
- Or add cheese.
- Serve them hot.
- They are best warm.