Seared Steak with Red Onions & Spinach

Seared Steak with Red Onions & Spinach Recipe

By Woman's Day Kitchen from Woman's Day | April 1, 2011


Steak and blue cheese were meant to be—and this bistro-style recipe proves how incredible the combination is. Serve the current version for dinner, or try it on bread for an amazing sandwich.

Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Recipe Ingredients
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp olive oil
2 12-oz sirloin or strip steaks (1 1/2 in. thick)
Kosher salt and pepper
1 red onion, sliced into rounds, rings separated
2 bunches spinach, thick stems removed
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 oz blue cheese, broken into small pieces (optional)

Recipe Preparation
1. Heat oven to 400°F. Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the steak.

2. Scatter the onion rings around the steak, drizzle with the remaining Tbsp oil and cook for 3 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.

3. Add the spinach to the hot skillet with the onions, season with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, and toss with the onions until beginning to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the spinach and onions to plates and drizzle with the vinegar. Serve with the steak and blue cheese, if desired.

If seasoned regularly, your cast-iron skillet can last for decades and turn out flapjacks for generations to come. Go to womansday.com/skillet for easy instructions.

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