Ohhh yes — Steak with Caramelized Onions is pure comfort-meets-steakhouse vibes 🥩🧅🔥. Simple ingredients, big payoff. Here’s a foolproof, juicy version.
🥩 Steak with Caramelized Onions
Serves 2–4
Ingredients
- 2 steaks (ribeye, sirloin, NY strip, or flank)
- Salt & black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (divided)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, helps caramelize)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp butter (for finishing)
- Optional herbs: thyme or rosemary
Instructions
1. Caramelize the onions (low & slow)
- Heat 1 tbsp oil or butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt.
- Cook slowly, stirring every few minutes, 20–30 minutes, until deep golden and sweet.
- Optional: sprinkle in sugar and finish with balsamic or Worcestershire.
- Remove onions from pan and set aside.
2. Cook the steak
- Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat with remaining oil.
- Sear steaks:
- 3–4 min per side (medium-rare)
- 4–5 min per side (medium)
- Longer for well-done
- In the last minute, add butter and herbs and spoon over the steak.
3. Rest & serve
- Rest steak 5–10 minutes.
- Top generously with caramelized onions.
- Spoon pan butter over the top.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Don’t rush the onions — slow caramelization = deep flavor.
- Use the same pan for steak = bonus flavor from onion fond.
- Well-done steak tip: Lower heat and baste with butter to keep it juicy.
Perfect Sides
- Mashed potatoes or baked potatoes
- Roasted green beans or asparagus
- Garlic bread or dinner rolls
If you want, I can give you:
- Steakhouse-style onion gravy
- Smothered steak (Southern style)
- Cast-iron or grill method
Just tell me 😌
