Sautéed Onions

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Sautéed onions are one of those little kitchen tricks that you can use to jazz up everything from burgers to steaks and salads.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish, Sides & Vegetables

Cuisine: American

Servings:

2 pounds onions (3 medium or 2 large onions)
2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter (or preferably, 1 tablespoon of each)
½ teaspoon kosher salt, more if desired
¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, more if desired
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)

Peel the onions and thinly slice them (¼-inch thick slices). You can cut them into rings or half-moons, depending on your preference.
2 pounds onions
In a large skillet or pan, heat olive oil and/or unsalted butter over medium heat.
2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
Add the sliced onions to the skillet. Stir to coat the onions evenly with the oil or butter. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the onions.
½ teaspoon kosher salt, more if desired, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, more if desired
Cook the onions over medium heat, stirring frequently. Allow them to cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until soft and translucent. If onions are browning too quickly, turn heat to medium-low (cook time may increase slightly if you choose to do this). If you prefer browner onions, increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook until desired color is achieved.
If desired, add 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar in the last minutes of cooking time.
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Taste the sautéed onions and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more salt or pepper according to your preference.

With chopped onions: If you prefer, you can chop or dice the onions. Cook time will decrease slightly.
Onion varieties: Any type of onion will work (red, sweet, yellow, or Vidalia). Use what you like best or what you have on hand.
Small batch: If you don't have enough onions or prefer a smaller batch, cut the recipe in half. You'll need 1 pound onions, 1 tablespoon oil/butter, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Keep in mind that the onions keep well in the refrigerator or freezer.
Serving ideas: Serve these delicious sautéed onions as a versatile topping for burgers, sandwiches, steaks, salads, or as a flavorful side dish.
Storage: Cooked onions can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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