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Easy Butter Onion Boil

This tender, savory onion is stuffed with butter and beef bouillon, wrapped in foil, and boiled until it melts in your mouth. It's the easiest side dish ever.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Large Onion: Sweet or Yellow preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Butter: Unsalted or salted adjust added salt accordingly.
  • 1 Beef Bouillon Cube: Can substitute chicken or vegetable.
  • Pinch of Salt: To taste.
  • Pinch of Black Pepper: Freshly cracked is best.
  • Water: For the po

Equipment

  • Small Paring Knife
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Medium Pot with Lid
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Prep: Peel the onion. Cut off the top stem, but leave the root end intact.
  2. Core: Use a knife to cut a cone-shaped hole in the top center of the onion (about 1 inch deep).
  3. Stuff: Place the butter and the bouillon cube inside the hole. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Wrap: Place the onion on a sheet of foil. Wrap tightly and seal the top so no liquid can escape.
  5. Boil: Place in a pot. Add water until it reaches halfway up the side of the onion. Cover and boil/simmer for 45–60 minutes.
  6. Serve: Remove with tongs. Carefully open foil (watch for steam). Spoon juices over the onion and serve warm.

Notes

  • Doneness: The onion is done when it feels soft when squeezed (with tongs/mitts) or a skewer slides easily through the center.
  • Oven Method: Bake the foil-wrapped onion at 400°F (200°C) for 60 minutes.
  • Dietary: Use plant-based butter and veggie bouillon for a vegan option.

Nutritional Facts

  • Calories: 180
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Sugar: 7g