Juicy Beef & Caramelized Onion Skillet – Detailed Recipe 🍖🧅
This dish features tender beef cooked with soft, golden onions in a savory, slightly glossy sauce—simple, comforting, and full of flavor.
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
For the Beef
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500 g beef (sirloin, flank, or boneless beef cubes/strips)
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2 tbsp oil (olive or vegetable)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
For the Onions
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2 large onions (thinly sliced)
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1 tbsp oil
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1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
For the Sauce
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
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1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
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½ tsp sugar or honey
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½ tsp crushed black pepper
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
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3–4 tbsp water or beef stock
Optional Garnish
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Fresh parsley or green onions (chopped)
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Sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Prepare the Beef
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Cut beef into bite-size cubes or thin strips.
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Pat dry with paper towel.
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Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
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Rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
2. Sear the Beef
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Heat a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add 2 tbsp oil.
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Add beef in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
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Sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
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Remove beef and set aside.
3. Caramelize the Onions
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In the same pan, add oil and butter.
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Add sliced onions.
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Cook on medium heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft, golden, and lightly caramelized.
4. Prepare the Sauce
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In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar, pepper, chili flakes, and water/stock.
5. Combine & Simmer
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Return beef to the pan with onions.
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Pour sauce over the mixture.
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Stir well and cook on low-medium heat for 5–7 minutes until beef is tender and sauce thickens slightly.
6. Finish & Serve
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Garnish with parsley, green onions, or sesame seeds.
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Serve hot.
Serving Suggestions
✔ With steamed rice or fried rice
✔ With naan, roti, or crusty bread
✔ Alongside mashed potatoes or vegetables
Tips
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Slice beef against the grain for tenderness
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Do not overcrowd the pan when searing
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Add mushrooms or bell peppers for variation
