Quick Skillet Steak with Onions and Mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450 g) steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank), sliced into ½-inch strips or kept whole

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp thyme (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Optional garnish:

• Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Steak

   • Pat steak dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

2. Cook the Steak

   • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add steak and sear 2–3 minutes per side (for strips, cook 2–3 minutes, tossing occasionally) until browned and cooked to desired doneness.

   • Remove steak from skillet and set aside.

3. Sauté Onions and Mushrooms

   • In the same skillet, add remaining oil and butter.

   • Sauté onions for 3–4 minutes until softened.

   • Add mushrooms and thyme, cooking another 5–6 minutes until mushrooms release liquid and start browning.

   • Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.

4. Deglaze and Combine

   • Return steak to skillet and toss with onions and mushrooms until heated through.

5. Serve

   • Garnish with parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.