Beef Tenderloin with Caramelized Onions
Pan-seared beef tenderloin steaks topped with sweet, golden caramelized onions and a rich brown pan sauce. A quick yet impressive weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 40g

Ingredients
- 2 steaks (6 oz each) beef tenderloin steaks
- 2 large, thinly sliced yellow onions
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 2 beef tenderloin steaks dry and season both sides with the 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the steaks and sear until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and rest.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Add the 2 sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and deep golden, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the 1 cup beef broth, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Return the steaks and any juices to the skillet. Spoon the onions and sauce over the top and cook for 1-2 minutes to warm through. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- tongs
- cutting board
- knife
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