Zwiebelrostbraten (Swabian Onion Roast Beef)
Pan-seared steak smothered in crispy onions
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium
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Pin This RecipeA pan-seared beef steak smothered in a mountain of crispy fried onions, served with a rich onion gravy and Spätzle. This Swabian classic is the everyday luxury of Stuttgart and Baden-Württemberg.
Ingredients
- 4 beef steaks (rib-eye or sirloin)
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 3 tbsp butter
- oil for frying, salt, pepper
Instructions
- 1
Toss onion rings in flour. Fry in batches in hot oil until deeply golden and crispy. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Season steaks with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot pan with butter, 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- 3
Deglaze pan with red wine and broth. Simmer to reduce into a rich gravy.
- 4
Serve steaks topped with crispy onions and gravy, alongside Spätzle.
