STEAK WITH BEER-BRAISED ONIONS

Steak with Beer-Braised Onions image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 sprigs thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 12-ounce bottle brown ale
1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
6 ounces extra-wide egg noodles
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cube steaks (about 1 1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the thyme sprigs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook until the onion is lightly browned, about 5 more minutes. Add the beer, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until reduced by three-quarters, about 15 minutes. Increase the heat to high, pour in the beef broth and simmer until thickened, about 2 more minutes; season with salt and pepper. Discard the thyme.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs, adding the peas in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and return to the saucepan. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
Season the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon each olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the steaks until lightly browned and just cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Serve with the noodles; top with the braised onions and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Fat 29 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 159 milligrams, Sodium 537 milligrams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 4 grams