Sauteed onions for burgers, steaks, or hot dogs are a cinch to make with these step-by-step instructions.
Sauteing onions for burgers, steak, hot dogs, or any other dish is simple.
This easy cooking method is super-flexiblethere’s no best jot down of onion to saute or ideal-size pieces.
Credit:Grant Webster
you’re able to use any kind of onion and any cut.
We’ll show you how to saute onions, which only takes about five minutes.
The main difference between sauteed andcaramelized onionsis the cooking time.
Credit:Grant Webster
Caramelized onions are cooked for much longer until they are golden brown.
Cooking onions longer at a lower heat results in soft and golden brown onions.
This breaks down the natural sugars and caramelizes them so the onions taste extra sweet.
Credit:Grant Webster
How to Saute Onions
Here is how to saute onions in three easy steps.
Use about 1 Tbsp.
fat per small to medium onion (you could use just about any fat).
Credit:Grant Webster
Remove from heat and use as desired.
Test Kitchen Tip: The onions will cook more evenly if you don’t crowd them.
Stir the onions frequently and keep an eye on the heat.
Credit:Grant Webster
If the heat is too high, the onions will burn.
The smaller the onion pieces, the faster they will cook.
How to Saute Onions and Peppers
The process forsauteing peppersand onions is pretty similar.
Credit:Grant Webster
To ensure both veggies finish cooking simultaneously, cut your onions and peppers into similar-size pieces.
How to Caramelize Onions
We recommend using butter for the best flavor.
Step 1: Slice Onions
Thinly slice two onions.
Credit:Grant Webster
Step 2: Caramelize
In a large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp.
butter over medium-low heat.
Cook, covered, for 13 to 15 minutes or until the onions are tender, stirring occasionally.
Credit:Grant Webster
Purchasing and Storing Onions
Always start with a good-quality product and prep it correctly.
Use achef’s knifeto slice off the stem and root ends on a cutting surface.
Remove the papery outer skins and cut the onion in half from the top end to the root end.
Then, holding the slices together, cut across them to make tiny pieces.
Discard the top and root slices.
Sauteed onions are also a building block of a delicious dinner.
They’re usually included instir-fry recipesandrecipes with ground beef,like meatloaf.
Now that you know how to saute and caramelize onions, you could add them to various recipes.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
