Description
This steak with bourbon caramelized onions is the perfect way to take your home-cooked steak game up a notch.
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 2 ribeye, filet mignon, or New York strip steaks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
For the Bourbon Caramelized Onions:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for extra depth)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and turn golden—about 15 minutes.
Pour in the bourbon, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar (if using), salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes, until the onions are deeply caramelized and jammy. Set aside.
Pat the steaks dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once hot, add the steaks and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust for preferred doneness). During the last minute, add butter and spoon it over the steaks for extra richness.
Remove steaks from the pan and let them rest for 5 minutes. Top with a generous spoonful of the bourbon caramelized onions, and serve immediately.