Brazilian recipe
Pan-Seared Steak with Onions
Pan-seared steak with onions is a Brazilian classic, prized for its simplicity and the rich flavor of seared meat with caramelized onions.
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Ingredients
2 sirloin, top sirloin, or eye of round steaks
1 onion
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon butter
Olive oil to taste
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 onion
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon butter
Olive oil to taste
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Purchase these ingredients at your local grocery store.
Preparation method
- Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to take the chill off before cooking
- In a small bowl, combine the water and vinegar
- Peel the onion and slice it into half-moons about 0.5 cm thick
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat
- Season the steaks with salt and pepper
- Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the hot skillet
- Place the steaks side by side
- Sear for 2 minutes until golden brown and easily released from the pan
- Using tongs, flip the steaks
- Sear the other side for another 2 minutes
- Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside on a plate
- Keep the skillet over medium heat and add another 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- Sauté the onions with a pinch of salt for 2 minutes until they begin to brown
- Pour the water and vinegar mixture into the skillet
- Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to deglaze the pan and soften the onions
- Turn off the heat
- Add the butter and swirl the pan until it melts and the sauce emulsifies
- Serve the steaks topped with the onions and skillet sauce
Observations
This recipe prepares juicy steaks finished with a glossy sauce, ideal for a quick and comforting meal.
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