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Grilled Steak with Onions and Sauce

A quick and satisfying weeknight steak dinner with caramelized onions, a simple tomato sauce, and crispy potatoes. This Cuban-inspired dish is full of flavor and comes together in about 40 minutes.

Total time
40 min
Servings
4
Calories
550
Protein
38g
Grilled Steak with Onions and Sauce
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb beef steak (such as sirloin or flank)
  • 2 medium yellow onions
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 lb potatoes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the 2 onions thinly and mince the 3 garlic cloves. Cut the 2 tomatoes into small dice. Chop the 1/4 cup parsley leaves.

  2. 2

    Cut the 1 lb potatoes into 1/2-inch wedges. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 425°F on a baking sheet until golden and tender, about 25 minutes.

  3. 3

    While potatoes roast, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring often, until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and diced tomatoes; cook until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Pat the 1.5 lb steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Cook the steak to your desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, until nicely charred.

  5. 5

    Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain. Serve the steak with the onion-tomato sauce spooned over, the roasted potatoes on the side, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

  6. 6

    If you like a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of vinegar to the sauce while it cooks.

Tools you’ll need

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

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