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steak & onions

Recipe by
Catherine O'Hara
Bridgeton, NJ

This became one of my family's favorite meals from the first time I made it! I served it with a batch of mashed potatoes and the rest is history!

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For steak & onions

  • 1 1/2 lb
    sirloin steak (i prefer london broil or filet)
  • 3 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 lb
    vidalia or sweet onion, sliced thinly
  • 1 1/2 c
    beef bouillon
  • 1 Tbsp
    ketchup
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream

How To Make steak & onions

  • 1
    Trim excess fat from meat. Cut meat into THIN strips.
  • 2
    Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika and mustard in a large zipper bag or large bowl, mix well. Add steak strips to flour mixture and shake to coat steak.
  • 3
    Melt 1/3 of the butter in large heavy skillet. Add garlic, saute until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 4
    Melt 1/3 more butter. Saute onions until tender but not brown, 6-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • 5
    Heat remaining butter, saute steak strips until browned. Add bouillon, garlic and onions.
  • 6
    Stir to dissolve browned bits in skillet. Simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes, until meat is tender and mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • 7
    Add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and sour cream. Heat until just warm.
  • 8
    Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Enjoy!
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