stewed whole onions (cebolas estufadas)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

The best onions to use for this recipe are the sweet, mild, fawn-skinned Spanish onions often called Bermuda onions. When peeling the onions, do as the Portuguese do: Slice off the root or bottom end, then peel the outer layers upward, leaving a graceful twist of skin at the top. From The Food of Portugal by Jean Anderson.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For stewed whole onions (cebolas estufadas)

  • 6
    spanish onions, each about 3 1/2-inches in diameter
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4
    bay leaves (do not crumble)
  • 1 1/2 c
    beef broth, preferably homemade
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 Tbsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced parsley

How To Make stewed whole onions (cebolas estufadas)

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to moderate (350F.).
  • 2
    Brown the onions lightly in the oil in a large heavy saute pan or flameproof shallow casserole set over moderately high heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning the onions constantly in the oil.
  • 3
    Add the bay leaves and beef broth, turn the onions so that the twists are on top, sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper, cover, and bake 45 minutes.
  • 4
    Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until the onions are nicely browned and feel tender when you pierce them with a metal skewer.
  • 5
    Remove to a heated serving dish, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.
  • 6
    These onions are a wonderful accompaniment to almost any roast meat -- beef, lamb, pork, or poultry.

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