Best 9 Steak And Onions Austrian Style Recipes

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Steak and onions, a classic combination that can be found in many cuisines around the world, is elevated to new heights in this Austrian-style recipe. The dish features tender slices of steak, seared to perfection and smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce made with caramelized onions, red wine, and beef broth. Accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and a crisp green salad, this hearty and satisfying meal is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight dinner.

This article provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for preparing all components of the dish, including the steak, the onion sauce, the mashed potatoes, and the salad. The recipe for the steak emphasizes the importance of using high-quality meat and cooking it to the desired doneness. The onion sauce is made with sliced onions that are slowly caramelized until they are golden brown and sweet, then deglazed with red wine and simmered in beef broth until thickened. The mashed potatoes are made with russet potatoes, butter, milk, and seasonings, and whipped until smooth and creamy. Finally, the salad is a simple combination of mixed greens, tomatoes, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ZWIEBELROSTBRATEN - PAN FRIED BEEF STEAKS WITH FRIED ONIONS



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By "Rostbraten", an Austrian means a thinly sliced sirloin steak which is slightly pounded, seasoned and quickly fried in hot oil. It is always served with a pan gravy. This basic application serves many recipes, of which the one topped with crispy fried onions is the most popular.

Provided by gemini08

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 steaks, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 sirloin steaks, 1/4 inch thick, 6-7 oz each
2 large onions
1 cup flour
2 cups oil, plus 2 tsp oil
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup whipping cream, or
1 cup light cream
1 cup beef broth
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy sauce pan heat 2 cups of vegetable oil to @ 350°F Cut the onions in thin slices, separate into rings.
  • On a plate mix the flour with paprika, dip the lightly moistened onion rings into the flour mixture, coat well and quickly fry them in batches. Remove to a paper towel lined plate, season with salt, set aside.
  • Lightly pound the steaks between 2 sheets of parchment paper, using the flat side of the mallet only. Nick the edges 3-4 times to prevent them from curling up.
  • Season with salt and pepper and coat them on both side with the flour - paprika mixture.
  • In another large frying pan heat 2 tsp of oil and 2 tsp of Butter und quickly fry the steaks, ca. 1 - 2 minutes on each side, add more oil if needed. Remove them from the pan, cover and keep them warm.
  • Add 1/3 of the previously fried onions to the pan, add the mustard and deglaze with some of the beef stock, correct seasonings. Reduce the pan juices to half, scraping off the browned bits at the bottom, add the cream and simmer for a minute or two.
  • At the very end, add the beef steaks to the sauce to heat through, don't let the sauce boil anymore. Add more broth if the gravy gets too thick.
  • Serve with spaetzle or potatoes and top with the remaining onion rings.

BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO - STEAK & ONIONS



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A Flavorful Main Course Bistec Encebollado, or steak and onions, is a spiced, flavorful skillet steak prepared with a classic Adobo-garlic rub. Bistec Encebollado takes its delicious flavor from our homemade marinade, made quickly and easily using GOYA® condiments you already love.This steak and onion recipe is sure to delight your family with its simple, but deep, flavor and satisfying combination of textures.

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup GOYA® White Vinegar
1 tsp. GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper
1 tsp. GOYA® Minced Garlic
¼ tsp. dried oregano leaf
2 tbsp. GOYA® Corn Oil
6 4-6-oz. cube steaks, pounded to ¼" thickness
3 large yellow onions, sliced into ¼" rounds

Steps:

  • Step 1 In a large bowl, mix together vinegar, adobo, pepper and oregano. Add steak and onions to oil mixture, tossing to combine. Cover beef; transfer to refrigerator. Marinate at least 1 hr., or up to 12 hrs. Step 2 Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions, and marinade to the pan; cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions turn translucent and beef is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Step 3 Evenly divide meat among serving dishes; top with onions and drizzle with sauce.

SMOTHERED ROUND STEAK WITH GRAVY



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This is one of the first recipes I learned to cook when I was a teenager. Mom taught me to cook over the phone, after I got home from school every day. She was working and I didn't think about it at the time, but later I realized my calls were reassuring to her, since she knew I was safely home. Even when Mom told me how to do it, I nearly always tweaked it! Most of the time, it turned out okay. Mashed potatoes and biscuits are perfect with this, along with a vegetable.

Provided by Bibi

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2 1/2 pound) tenderized round steak, cut into 6 pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
½ cup cooking oil, divided
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup water
1 teaspoon beef base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Sprinkle each side of the round steak pieces with salt and pepper, rubbing seasoning into the meat.
  • Combine 1/2 cup flour and garlic powder in a 1-gallon resealable bag. Add steak pieces, seal bag, and shake to evenly coat all the pieces.
  • Heat 1/3 cup of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add seasoned and floured steak pieces to the skillet in a single layer in batches and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with remaining pieces, adding more oil, if necessary, until all are browned.
  • Add onion slices to the same skillet and stir, coating onions with pan drippings, until onion slices have separated and are just beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Move onions to one side of the skillet and return browned steak pieces to the skillet. Spread steak evenly in the skillet and place onions on top.
  • Stir together water, beef base, and Worcestershire sauce in a microwave-safe container. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, and pour into the skillet. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the steak is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove the steak from the skillet and add reserved 1/2 cup of flour to the pan drippings. Increase heat to medium; stir briskly and cook until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in milk and keep stirring until gravy bubbles again. Return steak, onions, and any accumulated juices to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors are well combined, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 107.5 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 95.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

DAD'S MINUTE STEAK WITH GOLDEN ONIONS



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A special Father's Day treat

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tbsp red wine
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp light muscovado sugar
450g minute or sandwich steak , cut into strips
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion , thinly sliced
4 thick slices of bread (choose Dad's favourite, either white or brown)
50g garlic butter
watercress , to serve

Steps:

  • Mix the wine, soy sauce, mustard and sugar in a big bowl. Toss in the steak strips, season well with pepper and leave to sit and soak while you get everything else ready.
  • Pour the oil into a large frying pan and heat it up over a medium heat for a minute or so. Tip in the onion slices, turn the heat up to very high and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often to get the onions really golden brown. Take the onions out and keep them warm.
  • Lift the steak strips out of the marinade with a slotted spoon and stir fry them in the onion pan over a very high heat for 30 seconds (do it in two batches if it's easier). Pour in the marinade from the bowl and boil for a few seconds until it sticks to the meat but is still juicy. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  • Toast the bread and then spread with the garlic butter and cut each slice in half. Overlap two pieces of toast on each plate, top with a spoonful of onions, then the steak and more onions. Put a little pile of watercress on each plate and serve straightaway.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 2.56 milligram of sodium

STEAK AND ONIONS



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Sweet caramelized onions add great flavor to these rosemary-rubbed steaks. Serve them with baked potatoes and a Caesar salad. Or complement the entree with cooked carrot sticks and apple pie a la mode.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 beef tenderloin steaks (1-1/2 to 2 inches thick and 8 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook onion in butter over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until onion is golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in wine and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until liquid has evaporated., Meanwhile, combine the rosemary, salt and pepper; rub over steaks. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve with caramelized onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

PAN-SEARED STEAK AND ONIONS



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Usually cooked over an open fire in an iron skillet; this stove-top seared steak with bourbon-flavored onions is excellent eaten with sourdough bread. Sourdough, developed during the gold rush years, was made with a yeast started of flour mixed with water until it fermented and soured.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, sliced
1 boneless sirloin steak (about 2 pounds)
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup bourbon

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer the onions to a bowl and set aside.
  • Generously season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil to the skillet and fry the steak over medium heat, turning once, until browned, about 6 minutes per side for medium. Transfer the steak to a serving platter and cover to keep warm.
  • Add the bourbon to the skillet and, over medium heat, scrape up any bits that cling to the pan. Allow the liquor to simmer until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add the onions and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until the butter is melted. Reduce the heat and gently simmer until the onions are heated through, about 2 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and stir in any juices that have run off from the steak.
  • To serve, cut the steak into 1/4-inch-thick slices and top with the onions.

BASIC SMOTHERED STEAK AND ONIONS



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I have not tried this one yet, but my friend Anni who gave it to me is an excellent cook so I have no doubt it's wonderful!

Provided by AnOkie2

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs top round steaks or 2 lbs bottom round steaks, about 3/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 large onions, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 cup beer
1 cup beef stock or 1 cup beef broth

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, salt and pepper together.
  • Pound this mixture into the meat well.
  • Cut the meat into 4-6 pieces.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and cook the steaks in batches over medium-high heat until brown on both sides.
  • Remove the meat and reduce the heat to medium.
  • Add the onions and cook until limp and golden.
  • If the pan is dry, add a few tablespoons of water to the skillet.
  • Lay the meat over the onions and add the bay leaves, thyme, beer and beef stock.
  • Cover tightly and reduce the heat to low.
  • Simmer gently for 30-40 minutes until the meat is very tender.
  • Do not let it boil.
  • Remove the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • If the sauce is too thin, remove the meat and raise the heat; boil until the liquid thickens slightly.
  • Serve the steaks topped with the onions and sauce.
  • This is good served with either mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.

STEAK WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Caramelized onions splashed with balsamic vinegar makes a full-flavored, lower-calorie alternative to a high-fat sauce.

Provided by mielhollinger

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 teaspoons butter
2 medium onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, trimmed of fat
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet melt butter over medium-low heat.
  • Add onions and garlic.
  • Cook, covered, for 13-15 minutes or until onions are tender.
  • Add brown sugar and salt.
  • Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring constantly.
  • Meanwhile, cut meat into 4 serving-size pieces.
  • Sprinkle pepper on both sides of each meat piece.
  • Place on the unheated rack of a boiler pan.
  • Broil 3 inches from the heat to desired doneness, turning once.
  • (Allow 10-12 minutes for medium rare.) Stir vinegar into onions.
  • Spoon onion mixture over steak.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

STEAK WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Sauteed steaks flavored with a garlic rub and the smoky-sweet taste of caramelized onions are a satisfying, easy-to-make main course.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 boneless sirloin steaks (each about 1 pound and 1/2 inch thick)
1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed into a paste
5 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 3/4 pounds small red onions, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges (keeping root ends intact)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Place steaks on a large plate, and rub with garlic paste and 2 tablespoons oil, coating completely. Season generously with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate 15 minutes at room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot and just starting to smoke. Reduce heat to medium; add onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add sugar, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water; simmer, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 3 minutes more. Transfer onions to a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Wipe skillet clean. Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook steaks until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board, and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Tips:

  • Use flank steak, skirt steak, or chuck roast for a tender and flavorful dish.
  • Slice the steak against the grain for added tenderness.
  • Marinate the steak in a mixture of vinegar, oil, and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Sear the steak over high heat to create a flavorful crust.
  • Cook the steak to your desired doneness, keeping in mind that it will continue to cook slightly after being removed from the heat.
  • Use a variety of onions for a more complex flavor profile.
  • Cook the onions until they are softened and caramelized.
  • Deglaze the pan with red wine or beef broth for a richer sauce.
  • Serve the steak and onions with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.

Conclusion:

Austrian-style steak and onions is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tender steak, caramelized onions, and rich sauce, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your home. So next time you're looking for a delicious and hearty meal, give Austrian-style steak and onions a try. You won't be disappointed!

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