Onion-Smothered Steak (Bife a Cebolada) Recipe

Name: Onion-Smothered Steak (Bife a Cebolada)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons sweet paprika; ½ teaspoon salt, plus salt to taste; ½ teaspoon ground pepper, freshly ground; 32 ounces rib eye steaks (4 each 8 oz steaks); ¼ cup olive oil; 2 cups yellow onions, chopped; ½ cup canned plum tomatoes, diced; 1 bay leaf; ¼ cup tawny port; 3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons sweet paprika
½ teaspoon salt, plus salt to taste
½ teaspoon ground pepper, freshly ground
32 ounces rib eye steaks (4 each 8 oz steaks)
¼ cup olive oil
2 cups yellow onions, chopped
½ cup canned plum tomatoes, diced
1 bay leaf
¼ cup tawny port
3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped

1
In a small bowl, or mortar and pestle, combine 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp garlic, paprika, and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.
2
Mix to form a paste.
3
Rub the paste on both sides of the steaks and set aside at room temperature to marinate for 1 hour.
4
Warm the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5
Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until golden (about 25 min).
6
Add remaining tsp garlic, the tomato, the remaining vinegar, and the bay leaf and port and simmer, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the parsley.
8
Remove from heat and set aside.
9
Place 2 large heavy frying pans over high heat and sprinkle them both with salt.
10
When the pans are very hot, add the steaks and cook over high heat, turning once, 3 - 5 minutes on each side for rare, or until desired doneness.
11
Add the onion sauce and heat through, turning the steaks in the sauce to coat.
12
Serve the steaks on a warm plate or platter and spoon the sauce on top.

815

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons garlic, minced, 1 ½ teaspoons sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, plus salt to taste, and more.

Yes, Onion-Smothered Steak (Bife a Cebolada) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Onion-Smothered Steak (Bife a Cebolada)

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