Brazilian recipe
Steak with Caramelized Onions
Steak with caramelized onions is a Brazilian culinary classic, prized for its simplicity and the bold, savory flavor of pan-seared meat paired with golden onions.
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Ingredients
2 beef steaks (sirloin, rump, or top round)
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
All ingredients can be found in the fresh produce and meat aisles of any standard local grocery store or neighborhood butcher shop.
Preparation method
- Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 10 minutes before cooking to let them reach room temperature
- Combine the water and vinegar in a small bowl
- Peel the onion and slice it into half-moons about 0.5 cm thick
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Season the steaks generously with salt and black pepper
- Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the hot skillet
- Place the steaks in the pan side by side
- Sear for 2 minutes until browned and easily released from the pan 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 while stirring occasionally to scrape up the flavorful browned bits from the bottom and soften the onions
- Turn off the heat
- Add the butter and swirl the pan 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 steaks finished with a glossy pan sauce, making it an ideal choice for a quick and comforting meal.
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