Charcoal-roasted Beets and Red Onions

== Description ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Stewart Estate in Quinlan, Texas in 1994.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 6 small fresh beets trimmed of all but 2 inches of greens and unpeeled
* 2 medium red onions unpeeled
* 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
* ⅓ cup chicken broth
* 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
* 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves divided
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
== Directions ==
# Prepare a moderately hot charcoal fire in a grill unit that has a cover.
# Place beets and red onions in a cast iron skillet and drizzle with olive oil then place skillet on grill rack over fire and cover the grill unit and roast the vegetables for 1½ hours.
# Remove vegetables from skillet with tongs.
# Add broth, vinegar and 1teaspoon thyme to the skillet then place over high heat and boil liquid scraping bottom of skillet for about 4 minutes.
# Season with salt and pepper.
# Peel beets and onions when cool enough to handle.
# Slice beets into julienne strips and onions into thin rings then spoon liquid over onions and beets.
# Add remaining ½ teaspoon thyme and stir well to combine.
# Heat briefly and serve.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Side Dish Recipes
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