Here’s a detailed recipe for Grilled Steak with Caramelized Onion Butter, Green Beans, and Garlic Toast—a complete, restaurant-style meal you can make at home.
Grilled Steak with Caramelized Onion Butter, Green Beans, and Garlic Toast
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
For the steak:
- 2 ribeye, strip, or sirloin steaks (about 8–10 oz each)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder or smoked paprika
For the caramelized onion butter:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp sugar (helps caramelize faster)
For the green beans:
- 1 lb (450g) green beans, trimmed
- 1–2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the garlic toast:
- 4 slices of bread (baguette, sourdough, or your choice)
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the caramelized onion butter
- In a small skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-low heat.
- Add chopped onions, salt, pepper, and optional sugar.
- Cook slowly for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, golden, and caramelized.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Cook the green beans
- In a medium skillet, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add green beans and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Set aside and keep warm.
3. Prepare the garlic toast
- Mix softened butter and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Spread garlic butter on the bread slices.
- Toast in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes, or until golden.
- Optional: sprinkle with chopped parsley.
4. Grill the steak
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Brush steaks lightly with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder or smoked paprika.
- Grill for 4–6 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust for desired doneness).
- Remove steaks from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
5. Assemble and serve
- Top each steak with a generous spoonful of caramelized onion butter.
- Serve with green beans on the side and garlic toast.
- Optional: drizzle a little of the steak juices over the green beans for extra flavor.
Tips for Best Results:
- Steak doneness: Use a meat thermometer for precision—130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, 140°F (60°C) for medium.
- Resting: Let the steak rest to keep it juicy and tender.
- Caramelized onions: Low and slow is key; rushing will result in burnt onions.
- Garlic toast: Can also be done on a skillet if you don’t want to use the oven.