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This Easy French Onion Risotto is like the fanciest hamburger helper you’ve ever had. Ground beef, caramelized onions, arborio rice, beef broth, and a little wine are cooked slowly before getting doused in cheese.

Risotto gets a bad name sometimes because it takes time and patience to do well. Don’t let that scare you off, though. It is worth it, and it is a great recipe to get the kids involved with too if they are into that kind of thing.

This particular French Onion Risotto recipe first appeared on The Speckled Palate, which was the blogger that I was given as a part of our Freaky Friday Blog Exchange.

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Erin is one of my very favorite bloggers in this business, and one peek at her website and you will see why.

Not only is she kind and genuine and makes everyone around her a little bit happier just by spending some time with her, but girlfriend can COOK, and she also gets down with the cocktails too. Oh, and she’s also got all the love for French Onion everything like me. (Look for a whole list of our French Onion love-fest down below!)

There’s only one kind of rice to use for risotto, as far as I’m concerned. I have tried a pretty fabulous wild mushroom risotto in London at the Borough market made from farro, it isn’t what I’d choose when I’m craving risotto.

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Arborio rice can be found in most major super markets these days, and when all else fails there is always Amazon too. I’ve got a link in the recipe card if you want to hit the easy button and order some.

Risotto is easy once you’ve got the hang of it. Here are some key tips to make sure your French Onion Risotto is as good as it possibly can be.

Risotto is not a dish that you can whip up in 20 minutes, even though it is, at its core, a simple rice dish. French onion risotto is no exception, either. It adds caramelized onions to the mix, which are a labor of love in and of themselves.

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So, be patient, expect this to take an hour-ish standing over the stove, and don’t send me angry emails at minute 50. You’ve been warned!

You’ll notice here I’m using ground sirloin in the recipe. Also, use wine that you’d be okay offering to guests. If you won’t drink it, don’t cook with it.

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This easy French Onion French Dip Chuck Roast sandwich is a family favorite, and the best way I've ever had a french dip! Your whole family will love it!

Homemade french onion dip is made with copious amounts of caramelized onions, garlic, and a combination of cream cheese and sour cream as a base.

Hearty French Onion Soup is full of delicious caramelized onions, wine, and stock. Topped with a crusty toasted baguette and aged swiss cheese melted on top.

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Warm up with Instant Pot French Onion Soup! Made in the electric pressure cooker before finishing in the oven, this hearty soup is hard to beat.

Sky high French Onion Biscuits are the perfect savory bread to serve alongside dinner, a holiday meal or even Thanksgiving! So fluffy, flavorful and cheesy!

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French Onion Poutine makes a delicious appetizer for your next gathering! This twist on the classic incorporates caramelized onions, beef, thyme and gruyere.

Wow party guests, friends and family with creamy, cheesy French Onion Bruschetta! The creamy caramelized onions and cheese pair beautifully for a party. #ad

Freaky Friday is a group of bloggers that do a seasonal recipe swap. Michaela, from An Affair From the Heart, organizes this fun event every season, and is another site you will want to check out!

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Want to read the rest of the Freaky Friday posts? Me too! Here are some links so you can follow along with the whole crew.

I sure did! I corrected that. It should get added to the beef broth and then slowly incorporated into the risotto. Thanks for catching that!

This risotto is so savory and fantastic! I used to be intimidated by risotto but once I got over that I find it's such a fantastic thing to make at home!

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This is so smart! I love making risotto but never thought of a version like this! It sounds so flavorful! Making this soon.