Skillet Beef with Onions
Incredibly appetizing and unbelievably tender - restaurant-level! Skillet beef with onions turns out exceptionally tasty and juicy thanks to one small trick: add a little sugar. Yes, sugar is exactly what gives the meat brighter flavor and softness.
Updated : 23 January, 2026
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
500 grams
Beef fillet
2
Onions
1 teaspoon
Salt
1 teaspoon
Sugar
30 milliliters
Vegetable oil
to taste
Ground black pepper
100 milliliters
Water
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How to fry beef with onions in a skillet? It’s very simple. Prepare all the necessary ingredients - there aren’t many.
Step 2
Wash and peel the onion, then slice into half-rings. Rinse the knife with cold water - this helps prevent eye irritation.
Step 3
In a bowl, mix salt, sugar, and ground black pepper. Adjust the amounts to your taste.
Step 4
Rinse the beef fillet and pat dry with paper towels. The meat should be dried well so it sears properly. Cut into small pieces, add to the bowl with the seasonings, and mix thoroughly.
Step 5
Pour vegetable oil into a skillet. Fry the meat over high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t burn.
Step 6
When the meat has browned, add the onion. Stir and cook until the onion turns translucent. Pour in 1.5 cups of hot water, reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer until the beef is tender, about 30-40 minutes.
Step 7
Tender skillet beef with onions is ready! Serve with any side dish and bring everyone to the table. Enjoy!
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