Brazilian recipe
Pan-Seared Steak with Onions
Pan-seared steak with onions is a Brazilian culinary classic, prized for its simplicity and the distinct flavor of seared meat with caramelized onions.
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Ingredients
1 onion
2 tablespoons water
Olive oil to taste
2 sirloin, rump steak, or top round beef steaks
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon butter
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons water
Olive oil to taste
2 sirloin, rump steak, or top round beef steaks
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon butter
Salt to taste
Where to find ingredients
Olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, vinegar, and onions can be found in most grocery stores. Look for good quality cuts of beef like sirloin, rump, or round at your local butcher or supermarket meat counter.
Preparation method
- Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to take the chill off before preparing
- 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 black 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 they release easily from the pan
- Turn the steaks using tongs
- 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 start 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 emulsifies into the sauce
- Serve the steaks topped with the onions and pan sauce
Observations
This recipe prepares juicy steaks finished with a glossy sauce, perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
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