Zwiebelrostbraten Pan Fried Beef Steaks With Fried Onions Recipes

PAN-FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet (preferably cast iron) over high 5 minutes. Generously season steaks with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon butter to pan, then immediately top with one steak. Repeat with remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter and steak. Cook without moving steaks until a golden brown crust forms, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook 2 minutes more for rare, or 3 to 4 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice steaks against the grain; serve with sauce, if desired.
• Heat a 10- or 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the steaks liberally with salt and pepper. Seconds before adding a steak, drop 1/2 teaspoon of the butter into the pan and immediately top with the steak. Repeat with the remaining steak. Sear for 3 minutes without moving the steak (to form a crust). Turn and cook for 2 minutes for rare or 3 to 4 for medium rare. Remove the steaks from the pan and let them rest on a board or platter for a few minutes before serving.

PAN FRIED STEAKS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Put coarse (Kosher) salt in iron skillet.
• Heat skillet over high heat.
• When salt begins to sizzle or jump, place steaks in pan.
• Sear until crusty for about 3 minutes.
• Turn steaks over and sear again for about 3-4 minutes (for rare).
• Add another minute or two to desired doneness.
• Remove steaks to platter; keep warm.
• Add chopped onion to pan; stir for about 30 seconds.
• Add balsamic vinegar; boil until reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
• Add 3 Tbsps butter; swirl to melt.
• Add black pepper.
• Pour glaze over warm steaks and serve immediately.