Pepper-Rubbed Grilled Steaks with Caramelized Onions

 

1

large sweet onion (Maui, Texas Sweet or Walla Walla), thinly sliced, separated into rings

1

tablespoon sugar

2

tablespoons water

1

tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/2

to 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper blend

4

boneless beef strip steaks, 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick (4 oz each), trimmed of fat

• 1 Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, just until it begins to brown. Stir in sugar and water. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender and golden. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar.
• 2 Meanwhile, heat closed contact grill for 5 minutes. Rub pepper blend on both sides of each steak.
• 3 When grill is heated, place steaks on bottom grill surface. Close grill; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until desired doneness. Serve steaks with onions.