PAN-SEARED STEAK AND ONIONS

Pan-Seared Steak and Onions image

Provided by Gohogsgirl

Categories Steak

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large yellow onions, sliced
2 lbs boneless sirloin steaks
salt and pepper
1/2 cup Bourbon

Steps:

In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onions, and cook, stirring occasionally until golden (about 15 minutes).
Transfer the onions to a bowl and set aside.
Season both sides of steak with salt and pepper.
Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet and fry steak over medium heat turning once until brown - about 6 minutes per side (for medium).
Transfer steak to serving platter and keep warm.
Add bourbon to the skillet and over medium heat - scrap up bits that cling to the pan. allow the liquor to simmer and reduce by half (about 1 minute).
Add the onions and remaining 2 tbsp butter and stir until butter is melted. Reduce heat and cook till onions are tender (about 2 minutes). Season to taste with any salt and pepper.
To serve, cute the steak in 1/4 in thick slices and top with onions.