seared steaks with caramelized onions and gorgonzola

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound beef tenderloin (filet mignon) or sirloin steak, 1 to 1 1/4-inch thick, trimmed and cut into 4 steaks
• 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese

Recipe

Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat in a large skillet. add onions and brown sugar and cook, stirring often, until the onions are very tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. add broth, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the liquid has almost evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes more. transfer the onions to a bowl; cover to keep warm. clean and dry the pan.
• sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper on both sides of each steak. heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan over medium-high heat. add the steaks and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. turn them over and top with cheese. reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the cheese is melted and the steaks are cooked to desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare. serve the steaks with the caramelized onions.