How To Make Caramelized Onions For Topping Burgers & Steak!
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Ever wanted to know how to make Caramelized Onions? Well, look no further! They may take a little while to prepare but they will elevate your burgers, steak, or pizzas to a whole new level!
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How To Make Caramelized Onions
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions, to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required and understand the steps and timings involved.
Although caramelized onions take a little time to prepare, they are well worth the effort. This humble vegetable dish can add so much flavor and depth to your meals.
The cook time might be long (about an hour), but they are so easy to make using just five ingredients!
Use them as a topping for Homemade Hamburgers, Herb Mustard Sirloin Steak, or Pizza Margherita. They also work wonderfully in onion sourdough bread which in turn makes amazing sandwiches!
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
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It may not include staple ingredients such as oil, salt, sugar, etc., as you’re likely to have those in your kitchen. The complete list of ingredients with measurements is found in the recipe card.
- Fresh Produce – Onions
- Dairy – Unsalted Butter
- Balsamic Vinegar
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More Recipes Using Onions
The hero ingredient in this dish is onion, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Savory Puff Pastry Bites with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
- Roasted Pork Loin with Apple + Onions
- How To Make Gluten-Free French Onion Soup Recipe
How Do I Make Caramelized Onions?
Check out the printable recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. Any demonstration photos do not print out to save your ink.
Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
- 3 large yellow onions
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Remove both ends of onion and cut in half lengthwise. Turn one piece of onion onto a flat side and cut into thin slices, working from one end to another. Repeat until all onions are sliced.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion slices to skillet and drizzle olive oil over the top. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
- Slowly cook the onions down over medium heat for 45 minutes to an hour. (Total cooking time will depend on how many onions were used, the sugar content in the onions, and how old they are). Stir the onions every 5 or 10 minutes while they are cooking to prevent scorching.
- Once the onions are done caramelizing, add balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan. While the liquid is bubbling, gently scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to incorporate the brown bits on the bottom of the pan into the onions.
- Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired. Use immediately, or cool and store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Special Dinner!
You’ve made the side, but what about the rest of the courses?
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- Main Dish: Cast Iron Ribeye Steak with Green Herb Sauce
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