9×13 Baked French Onion Rice

It takes five minutes to throw together (probably even much less) and the flavors are very tempting. This Baked French Onion Rice will be the dish you go to when you really don’t have time.

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Editor’s Note: We’ve always been fans of Vera’s unique style of cooking, and many of you have enjoyed her recipes here on BCP for years. From her beloved 9×13 Bukharian Rice and Beef dish to her popular steak night dinner for two, Vera has shared countless favorites (see them all here). Since Vera is originally from Panama—a background that deeply influences her cooking—we, of course, asked her to put together a Panama travel guide for us too!
We knew this recipe from Vera Newman’s latest cookbook, Marblespoon Tried and True, is perfect for all fans of our 9×13 series. Marblespoon Tried and True is available on Amazon over here and at Artscroll.com over here.

Jasmine rice and onion soup mix in a 9x13 baking pan.

This recipe is all about using conveniences! Start by adding the rice and onion soup mix to a 9×13 baking pan. 

Adding frozen garlic cubes to a 9x13 baking pan with jasmine rice and onion soup mix.

Add garlic cubes.

Adding frozen onion cubes to a 9x13 baking pan with jasmine rice, onion soup mix, and frozen garlic cubes.

Add onion cubes (the ones that are available in the freezer section).

(ditto). Yes, we told you this was going to be easy! This will also get a little Worcestershire sauce, oil, and honey.

Pouring hot beef broth over jasmine rice, onion soup mix, frozen garlic and onion cubes in a 9x13 baking pan.

And the hot beef broth.

And you know what? You’re done. Cover well and bake at 350℉ for 1 hour. 

Mixing Baked French Onion Rice.

Don’t worry if the onions and garlic weren’t thawed when you first added them in. You can mix everything together at the end when the rice is done.

Fluffing steaming hot Baked French Onion Rice with a fork.

Fluff with a fork and serve!

And–good to know–this rice freezes very well!

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5 from 2 votes

Baked French Onion Rice

If you love the rich, savory flavors of French onion soup, you'll adore this baked French onion rice! Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's a no-fuss, one-pan wonder. Simply mix the ingredients, pop it in the oven, and let it cook to fluffy, flavorful perfection. Comfort food has never been this easy — or this delicious!

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (32 oz) beef broth
  • 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 3 tbsp onion soup mix
  • 1 (5.8-oz) package frozen sautéed glazed onions, such as Dorot
  • 2 frozen garlic cubes
  • 1 tbsp fish-free Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • To a medium saucepan, add beef broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • To a 9×13-inch pan, add rice, onion soup mix, sautéed onion cubes, garlic cubes, Worcestershire sauce, oil, and honey. Stir to combine. Add hot beef broth; stir well (it's okay if the onion cubes aren't fully defrosted).
  • Cover tightly; bake for 1 hour. Fluff with a fork.

Notes

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In place of 2 cups jasmine rice, use 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice + 1 cup orzo or 1½ cups vermicelli!
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Vera Newman

Vera Newman, a Panama City native, lives with the vibrancy of her multicultural lineage pulsing through her day-to-day life. As all great cooks do, she began her culinary journey standing on tiptoes on a stool in her mother’s kitchen. By the time she could reach the counter, her love for cooking had manifested itself in her soul, and there was no turning back.
Vera’s creativity and artistic spirit led her to launch a gourmet catering company and, in 2017, her social media presence, @marblespoon. Sharing her process, her recipes, her floral designs, and her presentations, while connecting with other people, inspires Vera to continue putting her own spin on kosher cooking.

10 responses to “9×13 Baked French Onion Rice”

  1. PD Avatar
    PD

    What can be substituted for beef broth?

    1. YR Avatar
      YR

      Try Water and some beef or chicken soup mix.

    2. Vera Newman Avatar
      Vera Newman

      You can use chicken broth as well!

  2. Sari Avatar
    Sari

    Just made this for shabbos to dress up regular baked rice and it’s delicious! It tastes like I spent a lot of time but it only took me a few minutes to throw together… just like all the best bcp recipes;)

  3. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    How can I make this recipe with brown rice?

    1. Miriam Avatar
      Miriam

      I’d love to hear if someone tried it.

      1. Eliora Avatar
        Eliora

        5 stars
        I made it with 1 cup jasmine and one cup Lundberg’s wild rice blend– it was fantastic! (Jasmine is so tasty, but too high glycemic if I want a little as well. The wild rice blend adds fiver and additional taste!) I also left out the woresheshire/ soy sauce, the soup mix having so much sodium. Everyone loved it, and no leftovers!

  4. YL Avatar
    YL

    Can I halve this recipe?

  5. Ms Avatar
    Ms

    5 stars
    Makes a large amount, tastes like you spent hours on it sautéing the onions, and freezes nicely! Make and divide into smaller pans to take out when you need another starch side .

  6. Suri Avatar
    Suri

    So good!! To keep tje rice from staying fluffy and not get clumpy, place a pc of papertowel on top before covering with foil after fluffing it. That way the steam gets absorbed into the papertowel and doesnt drip back into the pan. I always do this when cooking rice on the stovetop too. Once done cooking, fluff with a fork and place a papertowel under the lid. The 2nd time I made this recipe, I was rushing and forgot- saw a difference… it was devoured anyway 🙂

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