by Diana Rattray
Use thin, budget-friendly top sirloin steaks for their excellent flavor and texture. The steaks are marinated and then quickly fried with onions.
I like top sirloin because, even though it’s firmer than more pricey cuts like ribeye and tenderloin, the flavor is excellent and it’s easy on the budget. A marinade helps to tenderize these steaks.
PrintSteak and Onions
Create a flavorful dinner with top sirloin steaks, onions, and a marinade. Budget-friendly, delicious and easy!
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Marinate Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 56 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Steak
- Method: Marinate
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pound top sirloin steaks
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
- chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Put the steaks in a plastic food storage bag or nonreactive container. Add the lemon juice, soy sauce, pepper, sugar, and garlic. Mix well to coat the beef.
- Cover and refrigerate the steaks for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Heat half of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the sliced onion until softened and lightly browned, about 8 to 12 minutes. Remove the onions to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Remove the steaks from the marinade; set the marinade aside. Cook the steaks until nicely browned on one side, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the steaks and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the steaks are browned.
- Add the onions and reserved marinade to the skillet with the steaks and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Serve the steaks with the sauce mixture and garnish with parsley if desired.
