Post by @aronemerson4

🥩🧅 French Onion Steak & Garlic Butter Potato Bake 🥔🧀 Ingredients For the Steak * 1½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-size pieces * 1 tbsp olive oil * 1 tbsp butter * 1 tsp garlic powder * ½ tsp smoked paprika * ½ tsp black pepper * ¾ tsp salt For the Garlic Butter Potatoes * 2 lbs baby potatoes, quartered * 3 tbsp melted butter * 3 garlic cloves, minced * 1 tsp Italian seasoning * ½ tsp smoked paprika * Salt and black pepper For the French Onion Sauce * 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced * 2 tbsp butter * 1 tsp brown sugar * 3 garlic cloves, minced * 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce * 1½ cups beef broth * ½ cup heavy cream * 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves * 1 tbsp all-purpose flour * Salt and black pepper For the Topping * 1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese * ½ cup shredded mozzarella * Fresh thyme or parsley Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). 2. Toss the potatoes with melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. 3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, until golden and crispy around the edges. 4. Meanwhile, season the steak with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. 5. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over high heat. 6. Sear the steak for about 2 minutes per side. Remove it while still slightly underdone. 7. Reduce the heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet. 8. Add the onions and brown sugar. Cook slowly for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized. 9. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. 10. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well. 11. Add Worcestershire sauce and slowly pour in the beef broth. 12. Stir in the heavy cream and thyme and simmer for 3–4 minutes, until the sauce becomes rich and slightly thick. 13. Reduce the oven to 400°F (200°C). 14. Add the roasted potatoes and steak to a baking dish. 15. Pour the French onion sauce and caramelized onions over everything. 16. Cover generously with Gruyère and mozzarella. 17. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. #SteakDinner #FrenchOnion #PotatoBake #ComfortFood #DinnerIdeas