Beef Steak with Onion Sauce

1. 1

   Take the beef out of the refrigerator 30 minutes to an hour before you'll cook it.

2. 2

   Finely chop the onion.

3. 3

   Melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan over medium heat and saute the onion until lightly caramelized (it should be a light brown color).

4. 4

   If it looks like it will burn, add a little water and turn down the heat, and continue sauteeing.

5. 5

   When the onion has cooked, take out of the pan and reserve.

6. 6

   Make sure not to let it burn, since this will decide the flavor of your steak.

7. 7

   Pat the beef dry.

8. 8

   Season on both sides with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Heat the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a frying pan over high heat, and pan fry the beef.

10. 10

    When browned on one side, turn it over, turn the heat down to medium, and cook to your desired degree of doneness.

11. 11

    Take the steak out onto a serving plate and let rest while covered (don't let it cool down).

12. 12

    Wipe off the grease from the frying pan with paper towels, and re-introduce the sauteed onion.

13. 13

    Add 2-3 tablespoons of water to the onion from Step 7, and season with salt and pepper.

14. 14

    Pour the sauce over the steak.

15. 15

    Add salad or vegetables to the side of the steak, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.