French Onion Risotto

This French Onion Risotto brings the rich, caramelized flavors of French onion soup into a creamy, comforting risotto. Slow-cooked onions, Parmesan, and Gruyère cheese come together in this luxurious dish made effortlessly in the Instant Pot.

Cuisine

French-Inspired

Course

Main Course

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

60 Minutes

Cooking Technique

Sauté, Pressure Cook

Keywords

Arborio Rice, Cheese, Dinner, French Onion, Gruyere, Instant Pot, Instant Pot Culinary Team, Onions, Thyme

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

50 Minutes

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

3 onions, julienned
10 sprigs thyme, plus more for serving
4 tbsp butter, divided
2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 cup water
1 cup arborio rice
3 cups beef stock
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Fresh grated Gruyère, for serving

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode for 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons butter and stir until melted. Add the onions and half the salt. Stir to combine. Place the whole thyme sprigs on top.
Add 1/2 cup water, then seal the lid and Pressure Cook on High for 5 minutes. Perform a quick release and discard thyme stems.
Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode for 20 minutes. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Clean out the Instant Pot. Add the remaining butter, arborio rice, beef stock, and remaining salt. Seal the lid and Pressure Cook on High for 5 minutes.
Allow a 10-minute natural release, then flip the valve to release any remaining pressure. Stir in parmesan cheese until creamy. Fold in the caramelized onions.
Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Gruyère and more thyme leaves.