Description
These golden, jammy caramelized onions are the perfect topping for steak, burgers, and sides. Slowly cooked to bring out their natural sweetness, they’re rich, savory, and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Place a skillet over low heat and allow it to warm gently.
- Add olive oil and butter. Once melted, stir in the sliced onions and salt.
- Spread the onions evenly across the pan and let them sit for a few minutes to start browning.
- Cook the onions for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. If they start to stick, add a splash of water.
- In the last 10 minutes, stir in brown sugar if using, and continue cooking until deeply golden and soft.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use a wide pan for more even browning.
- Stir occasionally, but allow the onions to sit and develop color.
- A splash of balsamic vinegar adds a tangy twist at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Toppings and Sides
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg