Brazilian recipe
Pan-Seared Steak with Caramelized Onions (Bife acebolado)
This classic dish features succulent seared steak topped with golden, tender caramelized onions, creating a comforting and savory meal.
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Ingredients
2 steaks of sirloin, rump, or top round
1 onion
2 tbsp water
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp butter
Olive oil to taste
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 onion
2 tbsp water
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp butter
Olive oil to taste
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh beef cuts at local wet markets or supermarket butcher counters. Olive oil and standard pantry staples are available at any grocery store. Butter and vinegars can be found in the dairy or condiment aisles.
Preparation method
- Take the steaks out of the refrigerator 10 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature.
- Prepare a mixture in a small bowl by combining the water and vinegar.
- Peel the onion and slice it into half-moons approximately 0.5 cm thick.
- Heat a wide 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 in the pan.
- Sear for 2 minutes until golden brown and they release easily from the surface.
- Flip 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 begin to brown.
- Pour the water and vinegar mixture into the skillet.
- Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to scrape the pan drippings and soften the onions.
- Turn off the heat.
- Add the butter and swirl the skillet until it melts and emulsifies into a smooth sauce.
- Serve the steaks topped with the onions and the pan sauce.
Observations
This recipe yields juicy, tender steaks finished with a glossy, flavorful pan sauce. It is an ideal choice for a quick yet deeply satisfying meal that balances the savoriness of high-quality beef with the natural sweetness of slowly cooked onions.
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