Seared Steak

By rickfanciullo

Sweet caramelized onion and Gorgonzola cheese topping on beef tenderloin

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 2 large onions, sliced (4 cups)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 pound beef tenderloin - filet mignon or serloin steak - 1-1 1/4 inch thick, trimmed a cut into 4 steaks
• 1/4 cut crumbled gorgonzola cheese (can use blue cheese)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
-add onions and brown sugar and cook, stir often until golden brown and tender - about 15 minutes
-Add broth, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, cook, stirring until the liquid has almost evaporated (3-4 minutes)
-transfer the onion mixture to a bowl, cover and keep warm
-clean and dry the skillet

2. Sprinkle the remaining salt on the steaks, both sides

3. Heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat and add the steaks, cooking until brown (3-5 minutes)

4. Turn the steaks over and top with the cheese, continuing to cook until desired wellness - 3-5 more minutes for medium rare. Use meat thermometer for steaks.

5. Place onions on plate and steak on top of the onions.