Steak with Caramelized Onions

Name: Steak with Caramelized Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 boneless sirloin steaks (each about 1 pound and ½ inch thick); 1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed into a paste; 5.5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1.75 pounds small red onions, halved lengthwise and cut into ⅓-inch-thick wedges (keeping root ends intact); 0.5 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on May 16, 2017

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

4

Sauteed steaks flavored with a garlic rub and the smoky-sweet taste of caramelized onions are a satisfying, easy-to-make main course.

Ingredients

2 boneless sirloin steaks (each about 1 pound and ½ inch thick)
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed into a paste
5 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 ¾ pounds small red onions, halved lengthwise and cut into ⅓-inch-thick wedges (keeping root ends intact)
½ teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

Place steaks on a large plate, and rub with garlic paste and 2 tablespoons oil, coating completely. Season generously with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate 15 minutes at room temperature.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot and just starting to smoke. Reduce heat to medium; add onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add sugar, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water; simmer, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 3 minutes more. Transfer onions to a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Wipe skillet clean. Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook steaks until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board, and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.