How to make a Cubed Steak very Tender with Onion

cubed steak

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: balsamic vinegar

Soy sauce has a similar umami flavor, while balsamic vinegar is often less expensive.

Remove the cubed steak from the package; I have three packages of two steaks, totaling six, but I will use eight steaks for my big family.

Use one large onion instead of two, depending on how much you want to use.

Cut the onion into slices and mince it a little bit before putting it in a bowl.

Season each piece of cubed steak with salt individually for better flavor.

Add extra virgin olive oil to the skillet, enough to caramelize the onions.

Add approximately 1/3 cup of vinegar to the skillet; adjust to your preference.

Set the heat to medium and add the onions to the skillet; caramelize them for about 7 to 10 minutes until they're tender and translucent.

Remove the onions from the skillet once they are caramelized.

Increase the heat to medium-high to brown the cubed steak, cooking for about 2 minutes on each side.

Cook the steak in batches if necessary; add the onions on top of the steak after flipping it.

Lower the heat to medium, cover the skillet, and set a timer for 12 to 15 minutes to avoid overcooking the steak.

After 12 minutes, check the steak; it should be perfectly cooked and tender.

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