Here’s a Steak with Caramelized Onions recipe 🥩🧅
Simple, classic, and packed with deep, savory flavor.
Ingredients (serves 2)
Steak
- 2 ribeye, sirloin, or NY strip steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Caramelized Onions
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, helps caramelization)
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: splash of balsamic vinegar or Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
1. Caramelize the onions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt.
- Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, 25–35 minutes, until soft, deep golden brown, and sweet.
- Optional: stir in sugar halfway through, and a splash of balsamic or Worcestershire at the end.
- Remove onions from pan and keep warm.
2. Cook the steak
- Pat steaks dry with paper towels.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat with oil or butter.
- Sear steaks 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust for thickness and doneness).
- Optional: add a tablespoon of butter and spoon over steak for extra richness.
3. Rest & serve
- Let steaks rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Top with caramelized onions and serve hot.
Doneness Guide
- Rare: 125°F
- Medium-rare: 130–135°F
- Medium: 140–145°F
- Well: 160°F+
Serving Suggestions
- Mashed potatoes or baked potatoes
- Green beans or roasted asparagus
- Garlic bread or dinner rolls
If you want, I can also give you a grilled steak version, peppercorn sauce add-on, or steakhouse-style onion gravy to go with it.
