Posh onion gravy

Serves: 4-6Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 30 minutes in total

Ingredients

3 large onions, finely sliced2 tbsp olive oil2 glasses red wine 1 tbsp flour1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped2 pints good, strong beef stockSaltFreshly milled pepper2 tbsp redcurrant jelly

Method

• Heat the oil, then add the onions and cook for 15 minutes to soften

• Add the wine and thyme and cook down until almost evaporated

• Add the flour and mix well

• Add the stock, jelly and cook gently for 20 minutes or until cooked and thickened

• Season well with salt and pepper, serve

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