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Pepper-Rubbed Grilled Steaks with Caramelized Onions

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 4, 2010
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A robust pepper rub on the beef is a nice contrast to slightly sweet caramelized onions.

Pepper-Rubbed Grilled Steaks with Caramelized Onions

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet onion (Maui, Texas Sweet or Walla Walla), thinly sliced, separated into rings
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper blend
  • 4 boneless beef strip steaks, 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick (4 oz each), trimmed of fat

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, just until it begins to brown. Stir in sugar and water. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender and golden. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, heat closed contact grill for 5 minutes. Rub pepper blend on both sides of each steak.
  • Step 
    3
    When grill is heated, place steaks on bottom grill surface. Close grill; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired doneness. Serve steaks with onions.

Nutrition

150 Calories
4g Total Fat
23g Protein
7g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
150
Calories from Fat
30
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
60mg
20%
Sodium
45mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
5g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 3 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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