Steak with Caramelized Onion-Jalapeño Sauce Recipe

Name: Steak with Caramelized Onion-Jalapeño Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 pounds hanger steak, trimmed; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 5 cups); 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced (see Notes); 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 4 sturdy rolls, such as ciabatta, halved lengthwise (see Notes); 4 cups loosely packed salad greens (optional)

Notes:

To decrease heat of jalapeños, remove the seeds and ribs.
If desired, brush halved bread with olive oil or unsalted butter and toast until golden.

Steak with Caramelized Onion-Jalapeño Sauce Recipe

Prep 10 mins

Cook 30 mins

Active 35 mins

Total 40 mins

Serves 4 servings

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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds hanger steak, trimmed
1/4 teaspoons salt and pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 5 cups)
2 fresh jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced (see Notes)
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
4 sturdy rolls, such as ciabatta, halved lengthwise (see Notes)
4 cups loosely packed salad greens (optional)

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Pat steak dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Cook steak until well browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and tent with foil.
Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in now empty skillet. Add onions, jalapeños, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar and season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and deep golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir in cream and any accumulated beef juices and cook just to heat through, about 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning and stir in vinegar.
To assemble, slice steak thinly on the bias. Top one side of each roll with optional greens and arrange slices on top. Spoon sauce over steak. Serve warm.

Special Equipment

Large skillet with lid, paper towels, foil

This Recipe Appears In

The Best Inexpensive Steak for the Grill, Part 1: Hanger Steak

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
636	Calories
37g	Fat
33g	Carbs
45g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	636
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37g	47%
Saturated Fat 16g	81%
Cholesterol 165mg	55%
Sodium 453mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 45g
Vitamin C 8mg	39%
Calcium 133mg	10%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 631mg	13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.