Description
This French Onion and Beef Dinner is a flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender sirloin steak, caramelized onions, red potatoes, and Brussels sprouts in a rich balsamic-beef broth. Topped with melted Gruyère cheese, this dish offers gourmet flavors in a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cups thinly sliced sweet onions (about 2 large onions)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2/3 cup beef broth
- 2 medium red potatoes, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 8 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
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Prepare the Steak:
- Cut sirloin steak into thin strips. Season with salt and pepper.
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Caramelize the Onions:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in balsamic vinegar and sugar. Continue cooking for 5-10 more minutes until onions are caramelized.
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Sear the Steak:
- Push onions to the side of the skillet.
- Add steak strips and cook for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned.
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Simmer with Vegetables:
- Pour in beef broth. Add sliced potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
- Stir, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
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Melt the Cheese & Serve:
- Sprinkle Gruyère cheese over the top.
- Cover for 1 minute to melt, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Cheese Swap: Substitute Gruyère with Swiss, mozzarella, or provolone.
- Low-Carb Option: Swap potatoes for cauliflower or turnips.
- Vegetable Substitutes: Use mushrooms, asparagus, or bell peppers instead of Brussels sprouts.
- Make it Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Slow Cooker Option: Cook on low for 4-6 hours, adding cheese just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: ~450 kcal
