Onion Smothered Steak Bife A Cebolada Recipe

Experience the rich flavors of Portugal with this mouthwatering Bife à Cebolada recipe! This adapted Williams-Sonoma recipe features tender steak smothered in a luscious caramelized onion sauce, traditionally served with crispy fried potatoes (recipe not included). The savory marinade and perfectly seared steak create a culinary masterpiece. Prepare for a flavor explosion! (Note: Marinating time is an additional 60 minutes.)

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 813.5 kcal

Protein 82g

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Ingredients for Onion Smothered Steak Bife A Cebolada

Red Wine Vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 small clove)
Sweet Paprika
1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
Ground Pepper
Rib Eye Steaks
2 tablespoons olive oil
Yellow Onions
Canned Plum Tomatoes
1 bay leaf
Tawny Port
Italian Parsley

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How to Make Onion Smothered Steak Bife A Cebolada

In a small bowl, combine red wine vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix to form a paste.
Rub the paste evenly over both sides of the steaks. Set aside at room temperature to marinate for 1 hour.
While the steaks marinate, prepare the onion sauce. Warm olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).
Add the remaining minced garlic, diced tomatoes (undrained), remaining red wine vinegar, bay leaf, and port wine.
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped parsley.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt.
Heat two large heavy frying pans over high heat until very hot. Add the steaks to the hot pans and sear for 3-5 minutes per side for rare, or longer for desired doneness.
Add the onion sauce to one of the pans with the steaks. Gently turn the steaks to coat them completely in the sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Serve the steaks immediately on a warm plate or platter, spooning the onion sauce generously over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

111g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Onion Smothered Steak Bife A Cebolada?

Onion Smothered Steak Bife A Cebolada takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Onion Smothered Steak Bife A Cebolada?

Onion Smothered Steak Bife A Cebolada has approximately 813.5 calories per serving, with about 82 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 98 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Onion Smothered Steak Bife A Cebolada?

The key ingredients for Onion Smothered Steak Bife A Cebolada are Red Wine Vinegar, Garlic, Sweet Paprika, Salt, Ground Pepper, Rib Eye Steaks. See the full list with measurements above.