French Onion Risotto

By: Instant Pot Culinary Team

French Onion Risotto
cuisine icon Cuisine
French-Inspired
cuisine icon Course
Main Course
cuisine icon Difficulty
Medium
cuisine icon Duration
60 Minutes
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Sauté, Pressure Cook
cuisine icon Keywords
Arborio Rice, Cheese, Dinner, French Onion, Gruyere, Instant Pot, Instant Pot Culinary Team, Onions, Thyme

prep icon Prep Time
10 Minutes
cook icon Cook Time
50 Minutes

serving icon 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.
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